Hotel Sophia: from $211 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $211 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Sophia on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Sophia is a basic, budget-oriented CBD hotel despite its 4-star listing in Melbourne, Australia.

Address: 277-287 King Street, Melbourne. Property ID: 1050110. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/hotel-sophia-1050110

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/hotel-sophia-1050110/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $211 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $282 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $353 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $424 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $495 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $566 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $917 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,124 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,190 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,256 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,322 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,413 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,498 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,639 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#9 of 9 hotels in CBD by Axel's take. CBD is #1 of 9 places to stay in Melbourne. The best hotels in CBD, ranked · Where to stay in Melbourne

Axel's take: 5.7/10

A handy CBD location, but unreliable service makes this a cautious budget choice. A basic, budget-oriented CBD hotel despite its 4-star listing, scored for what it is.

Hotel Sophia is a basic, budget-oriented CBD hotel, not the polished experience its 4-star listing suggests. Its strongest asset is location: Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and Southern Cross Station are within walking distance. Recent Expedia guests often praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and friendly check-in staff. It can work as a simple city base, but we'd choose it cautiously rather than call it dependable value.

The concern is service consistency. Tripadvisor reviews through September 2026 repeatedly describe unanswered calls, cancellation problems and delayed refunds, alongside a report of failed late-night check-in. Thin walls and street or alley noise also feature in guest feedback. The hotel confirms Economy rooms have shared bathrooms, so check the category carefully. We'd skip it for late arrivals, light sleepers or trips where reliable booking support matters more than location.

• Best for: budget travelers prioritizing CBD access; short stays with daytime arrival

• Watch out for: recurring communication and refund complaints; thin walls and street or alley noise; shared bathrooms in Economy rooms

• Location: Convenient western CBD base near Flagstaff Station, Southern Cross and Queen Victoria Market.

• Rooms: Basic rather than upscale; comfortable beds earn praise, but noise insulation is a weakness.

• Cleanliness: Often praised by recent Expedia guests; cleanliness scores are stronger than overall ratings.

• Service: Some welcoming staff, but recent Tripadvisor reviews repeatedly flag poor communication and refund handling.

• Amenities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, guest laundry and a ground-floor bar; breakfast costs extra and no on-site parking is listed.

• Fees and surprises: Credit card and incidental security required; October 2026 news reports a sale campaign, and Expedia lists closure February 6–13, 2027.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Sophia, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · realcommercial.com.au. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

About Hotel Sophia

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 277-287 King Street, Melbourne
• Guest rating: 2.6/5 on Google from 721 reviews (location 4.7/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Melbourne Airport: 23 min by taxi · Queen Victoria Market: 8 min by public transport
• Hotel policies: Cot: A$50 per room per stay; Deposit: A$150 per room per stay
• Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Melbourne

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy Double room with city view (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy room — room photo 1

Economy Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Single room — room photo 1

Economy Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Standard room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1

Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Single room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1

Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1
• Standard room — room photo 2
• Standard room — room photo 3

Standard Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room — room photo 1
• Standard Single room — room photo 2
• Standard Single room — room photo 3

Standard Single room with city view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room with city view — room photo 1
• Standard Single room with city view — room photo 2
• Standard Single room with city view — room photo 3

Standard Triple room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room — room photo 2

Standard Triple room with city view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 3

Standard Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3

Superior room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior room — room photo 1
• Superior room — room photo 2
• Superior room — room photo 3

Superior Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior Single room — room photo 1
• Superior Single room — room photo 2
• Superior Single room — room photo 3

Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Superior Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior Triple room — room photo 1
• Superior Triple room — room photo 2
• Superior Triple room — room photo 3

Superior Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Superior Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Superior Quadruple room — room photo 3

Grand room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Grand room — room photo 1

Grand Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

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