Sophia Hotel - Dar es Salaam

$$$$||View on mapDar es Salaam, TanzaniaBibititi Mohammed Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania|
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Sophia Hotel - Dar es Salaam
Bibititi Mohammed Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.0
Location8.8
Staff8.6
Value for money8.5
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.6
Who stays here
Solo32%
Couples31%
Families23%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.0
Location8.8
Staff8.6
Value for money8.5
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.6
Who stays here
Solo32%
Couples31%
Families23%
Groups10%

3-star Central Dar es Salaam Hotel with Complimentary Breakfast and 24-Hour Concierge

Location & Surroundings

Sophia Hotel Dar es Salaam sits 9 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport. The hotel is a short walk from Kivukoni Fish Market and the ferry terminal to Zanzibar. Guests can reach the National Museum and Village Museum within minutes.

Room Features

The hotel offers 23 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Each room includes a balcony, a safety deposit box, and a seating area. Rooms on higher floors provide city views and a walk-in shower.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room. The on-site restaurant also prepares lunch and dinner options for guests. Visitors can store their own food in the breakfast room refrigerator.

Services & Assistance

The 24-hour front desk and concierge help with luggage storage and taxi bookings. Laundry facilities are available, and a paid shuttle service runs to the airport. Safety deposit boxes in every room secure valuables.

Guest Policies & Comfort

Sophia Hotel offers non-smoking rooms and a designated smoking area. Reception staff speak English and Swahili for clear communication. The property provides daily housekeeping and 24-hour security.

  • Location: 9 km from airport, walking distance to ferry and markets
  • Rooms: 23 air-conditioned rooms with balconies and safety boxes
  • Dining: Daily complimentary English breakfast, on-site lunch and dinner
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, paid airport shuttle
  • For: Solo travelers, couples, families, and business professionals
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:15
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

TV

Flat-screen TV

No pets allowed
Air conditioning

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Housekeeping

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Sophia Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 14 £
📏 Distance to centre 500 m
✈️ Distance to airport 11.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Julius Nyerere, DAR

Location

Bibititi Mohammed Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Bibititi Mohammed Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Bibititi Mohammed Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Reviews of Sophia Hotel

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