Sophia

Reviews

58 total reviews

81% Excellent

58 reviews

4.67

2016–2025

Cleanliness 4.4

Accuracy 4.7

Communication 4.8

Location 4.8

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.6

58 reviews

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Iric

Excellent, 8 months ago

Sophia is a great host and very responsive. The apartment is exactly as described and spacious. My stay was an excellent Airbnb experience!

Had a great stay at Sophia’s place. She was very helpful and responsive and the location was great.

Host Response

Thanks for staying with us. You are welcome to come back any time

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Alejandro

Excellent, 6 years ago

This was definitely a great place to stay, easy to navigate around Panamá, close to local stores and a great city view. Thank you Shopia.

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Erland

Repeat guest

Excellent, 7 years ago

Again .. having had a great time at this place ..

- Excellent location. - Very good communication and Sophia's willingness to clarify questions and resolve any problems. - A bit expensive considering quality vs. price. - It is necessary to consider that in Panama it is very hot, the apartment is very clear and does not have A/A energy savers and if the invoice exceeds a certain amount, you must cover said amount together with the apartment owner (an extra expense that you must contemplate) - The main room at 6:30 am already awakens you in the sunlight, so who likes to sleep in the dark this is a problem (they are ceiling to floor windows)

Host Response

Gracias por los comentarios. Trabajaremos en mejorar nuestro servicio.

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Erland

Repeat guest

Excellent, 7 years ago

Again, in my 2nd stay, it was a pleasure to be in the apartment

Hands down, the worst Airbnb experience ever. Read the reviews closely.

Host Response

Guest cancelled reservation and then tried many ways to get around our cancellation policies, including giving evasive responses and eventually, inventing lies about the cleanliness of the place. Guest opened a case in the resolution center, which was resolved in my favor. Since he could not prove he’s case to the resolution center, and since he did not get he’s way, he then left a this review, probably with the intention to cause public damage to this listing, just because he is able to do so. Please read ALL reviews and evaluations and judge by yourself (42 out 46 of our evaluations are 5 stars).

This place in Panama seemed almost too good to be true. I thought to myself 'There must be a catch!' But everything was as perfect as it seemed online. Sophia is the most thoughtful, gracious host. She provided us with all the information we needed. The apartment is just perfect! Kitchen is incredibly convenient and contains everything one would need. The bed is comfortable, bathroom and terrace (with very nice view) are excellent. Location is incredible - near an small, organic grocer/restaurant named Mercadito Biologico. Plus, there was a very good ice cream place directly across the street from the building where the apt is located. Sophia had excellent restaurant recommendations and was of great help. She went way beyond to make our stay inside of the apartment comfortable and memorable. . Thanks (Host Name) and (Location Name) for a wonderful weekend! We will be back, (Guest Name)

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Erland

Repeat guest

Excellent, 7 years ago

Great place .. Sophia's Superhost status is well deserved .. extraordinary view on Skyline .. also super quiet .. much better than I was expecting .. thank you so much

If you are thinking of being a guest you should ask yourself the following questions, and only if the answer is NO you should rent the place: 1.Do I need an entire apartment 2. Do I need a concierge 3. Do I need the 2nd bathroom 4. Do I want to watch TV 5. Do I like to sleep after sunrise of 6:30 a.m. 6. Do I expect the host to provide me with all the amenities that she wrote are in the apartment 7. Am I disappointed when I ask and even beg the host(she) for somethings that are in most other Airbnb apartments and the she refuses to give them to me? She comes out with many original excuses not to provide me with a very legitimate request. To the following questions only if your answer is YES ( or you do not mind): 8. Am I prepared that the contract I see today or rigth after I pay will be changed without my knowledge or agreement before I use the apartment 9. The streets around the apartment are without pavement 10. The dining room table is not stable and shaking 11. The windows and sofas are dirty 12. The furniture are used and old fashioned, definitely not a luxury apartment

Sophia’s place is in a great location. Very safe building with a great play room in the building if you have kids. Wonderful views of the city from the balcony, and just a 5 minute Uber ride to the biggest and best mall in the city. The bedroom and living room are in direct view of the sun in the morning, so you will be woken up at 6am whether you want to or not. The furniture is a bit outdated, and the tables are a bit shaky. The couch is extremely old and dirty.. a few roaches were seen coming out of it, but Sophia immediately sent an exterminator. Sophia wasn’t in the country during our stay, but she responded very efficiently to all of or needs. When we arrived, the condo hadn’t been cleaned from the previous guest. Sophia sent a cleaning lady within the next couple of days. Overall, if you are not too picky and if you don’t spend much time in the apartment, it’s ok. But we stayed a month and we have a baby and we are hygiene freaks so it was a bit of a hassle for us compared to our previous airbnbs. I am sure when Sophia reads this, she will take the proper action to update her apartment. Thanks for everything!

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Marilyn

Repeat guest

Excellent, 8 years ago

Wonderful responses great checking perfect location perfect apartment very nice place beautiful view everything was clean accommodations were perfect selfie it was awesome hairs thank you so much and looking forward to planning my next trip to Panama in the near future with your location again

Sophia's place is wonderful! If we ever come back to Panama City again, we are not interested in staying anywhere else. The apartment is dreamy, with ceiling to floor windows and really tasteful home decor. It is high enough in the apartment building where you can get a wonderful view of the city. We spent hours every day on the balcony and in the bedroom just looking at the city. Gorgeous, beautiful apartment and Sophia was very communicative and generous the whole way through.

Our host was very attentive to all our needs, the apartment is super central, there is a park called Parque Omar that offers many activities like Zumba classes and playgrounds for the kids. The whole San Francisco area is very secure and safe, has a lot to offer in terms of restaurants and salons. If I had to pick one negative thing to state would be that the apartment is very bright due to the sun but Sophia provides sleeping masks. Otherwise I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come again!!

Alright, where to begin... The place is awesome! Central spot to everything. City, Costa Oeste, Amador, Casco Viejo and if you plan ahead, you can watch local sports (LPB Liga Panameña de Baloncesto) at La Usma. It felt good coming home to Sophia’s Place. The nights where quiet for Panamanian standards (a siren, horn honking) but the sounds of the massive 15 minute rain storm falling was awesome to hear. Amenities are good. Kitchen, laundry and sitting areas where functional and comfortable. If you are looking for a great place to stay, central to a lot what the city offers, and be able to relax at night then this is a great place to come. PS: If you venture driving around Panama, be ready to own the road, or the road and it’s people will own you. But it’s a fun time driving around Panama. One of a kind. Mr. Sanchez... Good guy. Have a great trip. I DID!

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Brian

Repeat guest

Excellent, 9 years ago

Wonderful location and clean, modern apartment from a great host.

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Brian

Repeat guest

Excellent, 9 years ago

Great spot. Great location.

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Brian

Repeat guest

Excellent, 10 years ago

Wonderful!

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Brian

Repeat guest

Excellent, 10 years ago

Absolutely wonderful host and condo!!!

We had an excellent stay at Sophia's apartment for an entire month. From day 1, Sophia was an attentive and communicative host. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of; when we messaged her with questions, she was very quick to respond. The location is great for anyone who wants to experience Panama City beyond the traditional touristy area of Casco Viejo. It's safe and has many restaurants and markets within walking distance. Parque Omar and the Multiplaza (mall) were each a short 10 minute walk away. Her apartment is spacious and very comfortable. We cooked in the kitchen, used the pool and gym, and enjoyed the views from the balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows frequently. Highly recommend Sophia and her apartment if you're in Panama City, especially for an extended stay.