Sophies Apartment

Hotel Description

First Impressions

Walking up to Sophies Apartment on Marienstraße, you might actually miss the entrance at first — it’s tucked away with access through Sophienstrasse, which honestly adds to the charm. This four-star property sits right in the heart of Stuttgart-Mitte, and I mean right in the thick of things. The building has that classic German architecture you’d expect, but what struck me was how quiet it felt once you’re inside, despite being surrounded by the city’s energy.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s the thing about staying in Stuttgart-Mitte — you’re basically at the center of everything without the tourist trap feeling. Recent guests have been rating the location at 9.2, and honestly, I get it. You can walk to the Staatsgalerie in about ten minutes, and the main shopping district is practically at your doorstep. What I really appreciated was how easy it was to grab groceries or find a decent coffee shop — there’s this little bakery around the corner that locals actually frequent, not just hotel guests.

The Space

The apartment setup here is what sets Sophies apart from your typical hotel experience. You’re getting a proper living space with a functional kitchen that’s actually equipped for more than just reheating leftovers. I mean, you could cook a real meal if you wanted to, though with Stuttgart’s food scene right outside, you might not bother. The room layout feels thoughtful — not cramped like some city accommodations can be. Everything’s clean and modern, but it doesn’t feel sterile or overly designed.

Practical Considerations

Getting to the 5th floor is no problem with the elevator, which might seem like a small detail but trust me, after a day of walking around Stuttgart, you’ll appreciate it. The building’s entrance system took me a minute to figure out, but once you get the hang of it, it’s straightforward. Parking in this area can be tricky — I’d recommend checking with them about options beforehand if you’re driving. The public transport connections are excellent though, so you might not even need a car.

Why Guests Love It

Couples seem to really connect with this place, and I can see why — there’s something intimate about having your own apartment-style space in the city center. The 8.2 guest rating reflects what you’d expect: solid quality without any major surprises, good or bad. It’s not trying to be flashy or over-the-top; it’s just a well-executed concept in a spot that makes exploring Stuttgart genuinely easy. You know what really sold me? The fact that you can live like a local for a few days while still having the reliability and service of a proper accommodation. That balance is harder to find than you’d think.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $228. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed, 2 twin beds and 1 twin bed for Max. people: 4

Reviews

• Perfect location and very good value for money – Anders from Sweden – March 17, 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect location, approx 400 meters from the U-ban. 100 meters to a Parking-house (open not closed). Very nice beers and food at the brau-hause, situated on the bottom floor, the apparment is on the 5:th floor.

• Good location and price – Adrián from Spain – March 21, 2025 (9/10)

  Good location and good price-quality balance
  
  What could be improved: Everything was ok

• Simple apartment in a centric area – Sandra from Spain – April 2, 2024 (7/10)

  The apartment was very convenient and functional. Beds were ok, for a couple of nights. Bathroom was small but working perfectly. Area with a lot of bars but not noise.
  
  What could be improved: Very simple apartment, no luxury, but ok for one or two nights.

• Exactly what we needed – Ethan from United Kingdom – June 10, 2025 (10/10)

  Central to the city, comfortable and good for our group
  Host was excellent

• Passable, worth the price for the area. Kitchen only fits 1 person, not well set-up for cooking. – Swift from United States – July 28, 2025 (5/10)

  Location was fantastic. Quiet apartment, which we didn't expect in a busy part of town.
  
  What could be improved: Lack of communication for check-in. We provided our estimated time and per the booking were to receive instructions. No instructions were provided. We finally found someone to help us in the restaurant on the ground floor.

• Ideal location for 2 – Suzanne from New Zealand – April 23, 2024 (5/10)

  Convent location for centre of town and lots of eatery including the nice pub next door. Car park is close by for 20 euros a day.
  
  What could be improved: Beds and pillows are too soft and small, no living space, kitchen is tiny with a fold out table for 2, lift broke down on check out so we had to carry luggage down 5 flight of stairs. Check in information isn’t clear although landlord came reasonably quickly once called. Facilities limited.

• Wonderful – Anonymous from United Kingdom – June 1, 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, huge apartment and very quiet. Perfect for our short visit, easy access to the u bahn.

• Ruim en schoon appartement. Midden in het centrum. – Esther from Netherlands – July 26, 2025 (8/10)

  Zeer schoon en volledig. Aparte kamers en airco was heel fijn.
  
  What could be improved: Niet erg gezellig, maar prima voor een paar dagen.

• Schöne Tage im Zentrum von Stuttgart – Andrea from Germany – April 28, 2025 (8/10)

  Sehr gute zentrale Lage, man ist schnell in der Stadt. Bäcker und Geschäfte sind in der Nähe vorhanden. Es gab keinen Esstisch, aber das hat uns nicht gestört. Kleiner Klapptisch in der Küche ist vorhanden. Die Wohnung ist sauber und es gibt alles was man braucht.

• Moc děkujeme za pobyt a vstřícný přístup majitelů najít řešení i v nelehké situaci. – Kristyna from Czech Republic – November 5, 2024 (9/10)

  Čistota, dispozice, lokalita, domluva s majiteli.
  
  What could be improved: Nic

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