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Sophia Hotel in Dar es Salaam

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Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Bibititi Mohammed Road
● Center: 1.3 km
🌞 Beach - 5 km
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Run of House
Run of House
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Standard room
Standard room
Kitchen, air conditioning and minibar
Kitchen in the room
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Kitchen, air conditioning and minibar
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Kitchen, air conditioning and minibar
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Kitchen in the room
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Deluxe room
Deluxe room
Private bathroom
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Executive room
Executive room
Private bathroom
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Apartment
Apartment
Private bathroom
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2 Bedrooms Apartment
2 Bedrooms Apartment
Private bathroom
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Description

In this hotel 10 rooms.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Children between 0 and 6 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Shopping on site
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Smoking areas
  • Newspapers
  • Washing machine
Rooms
  • Room service
  • Fridge
  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Locker
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Linens
  • Toiletries
Services and amenities
  • Iron and board
  • Ironing
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Iron
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave oven
  • Bottled water (at extra charge)
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Transfer services
Parking
  • Offsite parking reservations required
Pool and beach
  • Beach/pool towels
Business
  • Business center
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 4630 m. It takes 69 minutes To the beach!

Street view

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Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
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08.05.2026 Joseph
Good hotel, services enjoyed staying there for 2weeks safe car park friendly and honest staff would visit again
06.12.2025 Zully
Very safe and clean place for the price friendly and hard working staff especially james in reception not forgetting kaka ally in the kitchen would recommend this hotel for the location
31.08.2025 Jacek
Having flight 4am we got the room on the side of Mosque. 10pm still was incredible very noisy and can't even go sleep. Don't recommend to people who want to sleep before flight.
09.04.2024 Guest
Nice no-thrills hotel, ideally located in the centre of the commercial heart of Dar, next to the Kisutu market and opposite the City mall. Rooms are large, simple and clean for a very reasonable price; excellent internet connection. Breakfast, though very basic, is included in the price. Massage service offered for a reasonable price. Safe and secure place, with excellent and helpful reception (James & Julius).
31.03.2024 Christy
I didn't get the room I booked on booking but it was good enough. The service was great, especially Farad. The staff helps you order from a variety of restaurants and will bring to your room if you want. And the AC worked well. $18-20 a night with Aircon and very light breakfast (toast and coffee)
12.12.2023 Guest
This hotel is a budget one but its very clean and beds are great to sleep on. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms get cleaned daily so no issues. I had no issues staying here and would book again when in DAR next.
04.10.2023 Viola
First stay my bedside table was covered in something sticky. This stay the front desk had to call someone to see if my airport taxi was actually booked and they stapled my bags when I left them for the day? (They put a paper on it, to mark it’s mine) It’s just small holes but come one, why damage someone’s property? And they left them out in an open area where, yes there was the reception desk, but I don’t think there was someone there the whole time.
The first time I told them about the airport taxi the day before, I said my flight is at 11pm the next day and I will inform them about the pick up time when I check out the next day. Then at 5:30 in the morning I had a person knock at my door for the taxi??? I am assuming it was because in Swahili 11 means 5 (in terms of time) but that still leads to the question if they were even listening to me as a flight at 5 would have required a pick up earlier than 5:30??? Also they should assume that a European foreigner will not tell them time in Swahili.
Location is very good and central, but therefore loud. Good view of the city as well. If you’re staying in the rooms on the floor adjacent to the breakfast area be prepared for noise starting at around 6 am. Well the stay actually wasn’t too bad, but the end with the damage and taxi threw me off.
18.07.2023 SNeuhauss
The hotel Sophia is centrally located close to the markets and the ferry. It is very and we were welcomed by very friendly and helpful staff. The WLAN also works very well. At the price this place is a bargain.
22.06.2023 Antoinetripreport
Absolute bargain in Dar-es-Salaam, best deal you can find by far. Nothing fancy but for 15$ all the basics are here, it’s very clean, AC works just fine, a nice shower with hot water, location is very central, the wifi is fast like in Europe, it’s safe and the staff is doing the job. That’s all but for such a cheap price in the heart of Dar there is no point paying more to sleep.
22.12.2022 Monika
Amazing experience! Honestly in Africa so far the best hotel for its value. Top location, in the center, close to the market, street food, malls, airport, train and bus stations. I had a huge room with private bathroom and big bed. The room was clean and had even a locker, hot water shower, smart tv and big shower. I spent there 3 nights and the staff was very helpful. The breakfast it’s enough to start the day. Next door I bought lots of fresh fruits, I even had fridge in my room. I ate every night the street food , very tasty and huge portion for $1 . They also provide toiletries and towel. Room is cleaned as per request and laundry service available. Mohamed was very helpful and friendly. I will be back for sure !!! Thank you for all!!
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Frequently asked questions about Sophia Hotel

How much does it cost to stay at Sophia Hotel?

The cost of staying in Sophia Hotel depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 36 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Is it far from Sophia Hotel to the nearest beach?

It takes 69 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

Which room categories are available in the Sophia Hotel?

You can book Run of House, Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Double room, Deluxe room, Executive room, Apartment, 2 Bedrooms Apartment in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sophia Hotel?

Check-in at Sophia Hotel is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 12:00.

Are pets allowed at Sophia Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed at Sophia Hotel.

Does Sophia Hotel serve breakfast?

No, Sophia Hotel does not provide breakfast.

How to get to Sophia Hotel from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, located about 20 mins from hotel by car (10.5 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at Sophia Hotel?

The cancellation policy at Sophia Hotel depends on your room type and booking terms.

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