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Sophia Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Dar es Salaam

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Breakfast area
Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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138 Bibititi Mohammed Road, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, University of Dar es Salaam
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dhahabu Arts Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

City center stay.You'll find University of Dar es Salaam and Dhahabu Arts Centre within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Mlimani City and Mwenge Carvers Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Dar es Salaam - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dhahabu Arts Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Coco Beach - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪LandMark Hotel - Ubungo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Juice Parlour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Segesela Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Fast Food - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sophia Hotel

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Dar es Salaam
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sophia Hotel also features laundry facilities, 24-hour room service, and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Sophia Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sophia Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

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

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sophia Hotel to the airport?

Sophia Hotel is 9.3 mi (34-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sophia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sophia Hotel.

How close is Sophia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.7 mi (20-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach and 7.1 mi (24-min drive) from Mbezi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sophia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sophia Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sophia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (9-min drive) and Sea Cliff Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sophia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Sophia Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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 Dar es Salaam?

Sophia Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Ubungo.

Sophia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at property were very nice and helpful there so made my stay welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

James A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sophia Hotel was great. The room was large, breakfast was plentiful & yummy, staff was great. The complimentary laundry service was a wonderful treat. The area was good also - very near City Mall, which had a grocery store. Also, near Chef’s Pride, a very popular restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019