Sophia Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Mchafukoge district of Dar es Salaam. The property is located 3.2 miles from Tanzania National Stadium, 14 miles from Kunduchi Water Park and 1.6 miles from Village Museum. The property has a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides certain units that include a safety deposit box, and each room includes a private bathroom with a shower and slippers. National Museum and House of Culture is 1.2 miles from Sophia Hotel, while Uhuru Stadium is 3.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 5.6 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Dar es Salaam
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    Sophia hotel is extremely clean, hot water was great, location was walkable with good food option's. Excellent value.
  • Hannan
    Belgium Belgium
    It was actually pretty good value for money. They put me in a room on the 4th floor with a balcony which was great! The hotel is close to the ferry but I personally didn't really like that area. They offered a complimentary small breakfast (toast...
  • Michael
    Qatar Qatar
    We stayed here just one night; our short stay was very pleasant. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the place was generally comfortable.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Right in the middle of town! Many shops around. Mall just up the road. Convenient to ferry to Zanzibar. The staff were very accommodating. We were able to check in early, helped us with luggage up stairs (no elevator), and they had the ac running...
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Very close to the Zanzibar ferry port. Very good value for money. Was clean and very comfortable. Staff was very helpful
  • Mukesh
    Kenya Kenya
    Very friendly Staff especially Mr. Fahad of the reception was very helpful. Room was clean and quite spacious. Many restaurants at walking distance. The only downside is there's no elevator in this property but for me personally I didn't mind
  • Christy
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location, walkable to museum/ferries, very helpful staff (thanks Farad) will order food from various restaurants and bring it to your room if you want, AC works well, big room
  • M
    Meghan
    United States of America United States of America
    Very clean and helpful staff. Good basic accommodation for the price. Breakfast is simple toast and instant coffee. Our room was in the back and very quiet
  • Amel
    France France
    Very good value for money and the staff is so nice and attentive thank you James and Omar! The transfer to the airport was arranged very well in the early morning! Would definitely come back
  • Lisi94
    Germany Germany
    We arrived early at 10 AM in the morning, hours before check-in and were provided with a room just 30 minutes later. The location is excellent in downtown DAR and in walking distance from the ferry station. The staff is really really nice and...

Hotel area info

Amenities of Sophia Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

FAQs about Sophia Hotel

  • Check-in at Sophia Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

  • Sophia Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sophia Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Sophia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Sophia Hotel include:

      • Double