Hotel Sophia

Hotels
6.7 (1836 reviews)
277 King Street , Melbourne , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Poor customer service
Noisy early mornings
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.16
Reviews mention the room being very clean.
Service
5.13
Negative sentiment regarding check-in experience and rude reception staff.
Location
8.17
Central location is frequently praised across reviews.
Room Quality
6.62
Rooms are described as comfortable but some reports of small size.
Amenities
6.15
Basic amenities were mentioned, but breakfast and Wi-Fi were criticized.
Value for Money
8.61
Comments suggest good value for budget accommodation.
Food and Beverage
5.66
Breakfast options criticized as poor compared to local cafes.
Overall Experience
6.13
Overall feedback indicates a mixed experience with some commendable aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-19 04:15

Property Description

Prime Location in Melbourne CBD

Hotel Sophia, just a stone's throw away from Southern Cross Railway Station, offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury. Situated in the heart of Melbourne CBD, guests can easily explore nearby attractions such as Etihad Stadium, Docklands, and the iconic Queen Victoria Market.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Accommodation

The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Sophia are equipped with all the essential amenities including a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, and satellite TV. With a focus on guest comfort, each room also features a safety deposit box, ironing facilities, and a spacious work desk.

Dining and Entertainment Options

Indulge in a culinary experience at The Golden Age Restaurant, serving buffet breakfast and Greek-inspired cuisine. Unwind at the bar with a selection of beers and wines while enjoying the jukebox and large flat-screen TVs.

Experience the best of Melbourne at Hotel Sophia - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that guests are required to present a valid credit card upon check in.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2% charge when you pay with a Visa, American Express or Mastercard credit card.

- Guests' ID will be photocopied at check inPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 4 years old stay for AUD 30 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 1836 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.16
Service: 5.13
Location: 8.17
Room Quality: 6.62
Amenities: 6.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 5.66
Overall Experience: 6.13
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Pedro couple au
6
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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GASTELLOU solo_traveller fr
6
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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ramon solo_traveller es
2
Totalmente negativa.
Pros:

De gustar, nada.
No cumple , ni mucho menos, las 4 estrellas.
Ubicación céntrica.

Cons:

Recepción , muy mal. Completamente fuera de lugar.
Desayuno regular y limitado.
Tres días no se hizo la habitación. Cuando se hizo solamente se subió la sábana. No se hizo limpieza.
No se ha devuelto la fianza.
Estancia muy desagradable.
Lo escrito no puede encantar !!
Todo es motivo de pedir indemnización

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Marco extended_group de
1
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Colleen family_with_children au
1
Very unpleasant, and never again.
Pros:

Location good for catching public transport
Bed was very comfortable, tea and coffee making facilities adequate

Cons:

Better lighting - could barely read my map,
Room at front corner of building lots of street noise and crosswalk beeping all through the night. Asked politely if possible to change to room at back of building (as in my first visit) and was told in no uncertain terms , in a raised voice, "no other rooms available and if you don't like it go somewhere else" ! I was yelled at and called "old woman" by this elderly man in charge of reception, who then followed me into the breakfast room and continued to berate my in a raised voice in front of other guests.. He should be removed from this job. This totally ruined my day and spoilt my 7 day visit as I was very uncomfortable in his presence and avoided him when possible. When I advised him my room was not serviced all through Easter weekend, was told "public holiday" and difficult to get staff. This hotel runs on a budget, and probably didn't want to pay penalty rates for holidays. 4 days of accumulated trash, no change of towels , toilet papers, tissues, tea bags, bed making or general cleaning for 4 days - from Good Friday until Tuesday 7th April. I don't understand how this hotel booking gets a 4 star rating. I read all hotel reviews and other guests comments, hotel ratings, before making a decision re booking, but this man told me it was "a load of rubbish and doesn't take any notice of reviews". Never again !!!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
5
Budget hotel, basic and functional, for a quick overnight in transit it will do the job.
Pros:

Location good , near to Southern Cross station which is what we needed. Beds clean and showers good. This is a budget hotel and so our expectations were not great. In that sense it is value for money.

Cons:

We had notified the hotel that we would be arriving at 9pm. On arrival exactly at 9pm the front desk was unmanned. There was no bell to ring to alert staff. Tried calling the telephone numbers shown on our booking but no reply. Tried knocking and shouting hello with no success. After around 10 minutes someone appeared and checked us into our room. No apology for the delay. Not what we wanted after an 8 hour train journey. Pleasantly surprised to find that a cooked breakfast was included, we thought it was extra. However, the cooked items did not look appetising at all and we had cereal and toast. Glad we didn't pay extra for breakfast.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
J
Jeffs couple au
10
Sophia hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Luis couple cl
1
Horrible
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El personal, la limpieza, las instalaciones, sus sistemas de información, el desayuno. Atendido por su propio dueño, ellos toman todos los datos de tu tarjeta de crédito, te tratan de manera descortés si no hablas bien el idioma, sirven un desayuno deficiente con loza sucia, no hacen el aseo diario en tu habitación, no aspiran y el baño se filtra

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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G couple au
1
Disgusting place. Very Rude Staff. Very Noisy at Night. NOT RECOMMENDED
Pros:

Location was quite central but very noisy at Night

Cons:

PLEASE CHECK THIS HOTEL'S REVIEW ON GOOGLE BEFORE BOOKING THIS NASTY PLACE. They don't deserve any star. DON"T RUIN YOUR STAY STAYING HERE

- Hotel has falsified the photos on this platform. Have been reported to Booking.com
- Extremly rude management and staff. Never pick up phone or attend to in person
- Breakfast served with expired milk
- Rooms were very tiny shoe box with extremly dim lights. Shower leaking terribly. Reported to the staff but no action was taken
- Mattress were broken.
- Leakages in Laundry and no lights
- We had to break-in our stay and exit this hotel mid-way.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
8
Best value for visiting CBD.
Pros:

I love the photograph of the hotel’s namesake in the foyer and the connection to the current operators.

Great location. Short walk to Southern Cross.
Loads of cheap eats within a short walk.

Trams readily available or short walk to the conference at Southbank.

Really good value.
Good size room, comfortable bed and good sized bathroom.

A teapot!

Cons:

Sound insulation could be better.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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CHRIS solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Bed comfy pillows not so comfy

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller au
3
Don't stay
Pros:

Bed was comfy to sleel in.

Cons:

Breakfast was over rated with very limited options and nothing left around 8am.
Most staff were rude and arrogent, with little customer service. When calling no one answers until you try 2 plus times.
Payed more for a damage deposite than the room itself, which really doesn't make sense.
The room was small, couldn't even walk around the bed without need stepping side ways or dodging chairs etc.
Room lighting was terrible super dull even when all possible lights were on.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
D
Dean couple au
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple au
10
Clean, excellent location, good value
Pros:

Clean, great location

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Honoka solo_traveller jp
8
Pros:

Good location, good room. Nothing bad.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Niko solo_traveller au
1
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Edward couple au
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Keisha solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Good location, polite reception gentleman on check out.

Cons:

No WiFi. Or ours didn't work.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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XUE-YIN couple au
8
Pros:

早餐好吃

Cons:

隔音設備不太好

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Love couple au
7
2026-05-17 via Nuitee