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Sophia Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Clock Tower

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Terrace/patio
Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Family dining
Reception
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry

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Calle 32 No. 4-45 Plaza de la Aduana, Centro, Cartagena, 130001
  • Popular LocationClock Tower5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWalls of Cartagena6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCartagena de Indias Convention Center8 min walk
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cartagena Walled City hotel, you'll find Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Republik Bank and Plaza de San Pedro Claver are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Square - 2 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 5 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Baron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Baluarte San Francisco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Discoteca Babar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harry Sasson - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sophia Hotel

4-star hotel near Clock Tower
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sophia Hotel. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cartagena hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Sophia Hotel offers 15 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: COP 150000
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: COP 150000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 80000 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for COP 100000.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 55000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: COP 80000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: COP 150000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: COP 150000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: COP 100000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sophia Hotel to the airport?

Sophia Hotel is 3.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sophia Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sophia Hotel on Aug 1, 2024 start from $232.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sophia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sophia Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 55000 per vehicle.

How close is Sophia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (6-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 2.5 mi (14-min drive) from El Laguito Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sophia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sophia Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Sophia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sophia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs COP 150000 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sophia Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sophia Hotel have a pool?

Sophia Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sophia Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sophia Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sophia Hotel to downtown Cartagena?

Sophia Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Cartagena.

Sophia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 465 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shauna

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Darnell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed the Sophia hotel overall but a few things fell short. The staff was excellent. From the front desk to the staff on site. A special shout out to Belky. She's a gem at the hotel. The hotel is close proximity to everything in the walled city. Great rooftop area with amazing views. My biggest issue was the plumbing situation. Multiple times the shower did not get warm and took several calls down to maintenance to adjust. The toilet also didnt have adequate pressure to flush. Our room also had an odor during the stay. We saw a crew outside the hotel working on plumbing issues, which may have contributed to the problems. Overall an excellent property, but these issues were a slight negative on the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We spent 5 nights at Sophia Hotel in the Haggia (Terrace) suite. The hotel itself is in a great location and walkable to all restaurants and attractions. In terms of noise levels, the hotel IS situated across a public square and there was a festival taking place the last few days of our stay. It did get loud at times but by 11pm the music/performances stopped. Same with the rooftop lounge. They'd play music during the day and evening, but by 10-11pm it was quiet. The only thing that could be improved is the furniture in the patio itself. They need to be replaced and the retractable shade was removed/missing. I desperately wish it wasn't as at times it was way too hot/sunny to be out on the patio. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. The staff are very friendly and our room was left spotless every day. We would consider this hotel again if we were to come back to Cartagena.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and large and was maintained by a courteous and professional staff. Waitstaff and lobby personnel were fantastic who went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the heart of Cartagena
Perfectly located within the rim of the walled old town. Walkable to all main attractions and great restaurants. Spotless rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo se ha pasado buen. La cámara estaba confortable y limpia, y todos los empleados estaban muy muy profesional y amable. El desayuno tenia gran diversidad y todo estaba muy fresco y con gran calidad. Estamos muy contente y gracias a todos para une bonita semana con ellos.

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel and quiet space in the otherwise chaotic walled city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet boutique hotel in the walled part of Cartagena that was walking distance to the sights. The staff, especially in the restaurant were extremely friendly and efficient. Great breakfast buffet with a great many options.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myekah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had the most amazing time at Sophia Hotel. The breakfast was AMAZING!! The staff were EXCELLENT. They were so patient and helpful with us. Helped us to book tours, did a birthday room decor set up and were very responsive on WhatsApp whenever we messaged (no matter the time of the day). I would definitely recommend here to anyone. You would not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Stacie, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Naples

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs makes this hotel a better place. The facilities are in excellent condition. We love that you can walk to everything in a few minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across from the plaza, loved the people watching, the breakfast was incredible! Such a great location and the communication while trying to book was super efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, very nice room with huge deck that was next to roof top terrace and more importantly faced Adguana Square that made for loud techno msg until 2:00am The hotel roof top was fine and dint bother me but the loud speakers playing disco, techno music until the wee hours was a total drag. The staff did offer me an interior room the last night for sleeping which I appreciated. If you don’t mind a pulsating base late into the night you should be good to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

William Edward McLaren

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Room was awful, absolutely NOT what I paid for. Noise from the roof top bar went right in my room !! I was offered earplugs i'm no Kidding. I even had to repair the TV's to get them to work !! No room at the hotel roof top Bar or Pool because they reserved all the seating to a group of Men that weren't even staying at the Hotel !! You couldn't pay me to stay there !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramnarine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Boutique Hotel!
Great boutique hotel in the walled city. Very easy to get around on foot. Plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars within easy walking distance. Many of the tourist attractions are easily accessible on foot. The service and property are top notch!! This is not the cheapest place to stay by any means. Costs are on par with United States.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with the original features. Perfect location. Excellent service, very friendly, helpful staff. Rooftop restaurant, bar and pool are great areas to relax. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Elmhurst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Perfectly located in the walled city with easy access to all the area has to offer. Which is good because it’s hot. Staff was very friendly and the complementary breakfast was well above par. I found the hot water didn’t get hot but that doesn’t bother me. I mention it only that it might bother others. Overall, it’s excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities