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Sophia Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with free parking

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Front of property
Executive Room
Reception
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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138 Bibititi Mohammed Road, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, University of Dar es Salaam
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mlimani City
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Makumbusho Village
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Microwave
Oven
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Kitchen
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

Sophia Hotel places you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, within a 20-minute walk of University of Dar es Salaam and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Mlimani City. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a lift. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Dar es Salaam hotel include Mwenge Carvers Market and Makumbusho Village.

What's nearby

  • University of Dar es Salaam - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mlimani City - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mwenge Carvers Market - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Makumbusho Village - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rombo Green View Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Segesela Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Fast Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Samaki Samaki, Mlimani City - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Hut - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sophia Hotel

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

This Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

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

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath. This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

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

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

Sophia Hotel Dar es Salaam
Sophia Dar es Salaam
Sophia Hotel Hotel
Sophia Hotel Dar es Salaam
Sophia Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sophia Hotel?

Sophia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sophia Hotel?

Yep, Sophia Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sophia Hotel?

The closest beach to Sophia Hotel is Mbezi Beach (8.5 km).

What makes Sophia Hotel a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sophia Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sophia Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sophia Hotel?

No, Sophia Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sophia Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sophia Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sophia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sophia Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Sophia Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled 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