Sophia Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Clock Tower

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
City view from property
City view from property
View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, spacious rooms, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AED 767
AED 767 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 110 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 32 No. 4-45 Plaza de la Aduana, Centro, Cartagena, 130001

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza de Bolívar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Baron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Baluarte San Francisco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Santa Teresa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sophia Hotel

Upscale hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Close to Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, Sophia Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sophia Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: COP 150000
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: COP 150000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 80000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for COP 100000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 55000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: COP 80000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: COP 150000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: COP 150000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: COP 100000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Property is also known as

Sophia Hotel cartagena
Sophia Cartagena
Sophia Hotel Hotel
Sophia Hotel Cartagena
Sophia Hotel Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is Sophia Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of COP 80000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sophia Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sophia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of COP 150000 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sophia Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for COP 150000 (subject to availability).

Does Sophia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of COP 55000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sophia Hotel located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Republik Bank and Clock Tower. Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Bocagrande Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Sophia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 501 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 501 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 501 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 501 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 501 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Valley Center

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the walled city. Shopping and restraunts nearby. Hotel restraunt and room service good. Very clean
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located, excellent service, and a delicious, varied and nutritious breakfast. We want to highlight the attention of Belquis during breakfast, who always greeted us with a smile and patience, addressing our needs. And Lucelys Ruiz, who provided us with accurate advice when booking the tour to Islas del Rosario. We highly recommend the hotel; it was a delightful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The customer service is great at this property. The hotel needs a few upgrades. There was no way to contact the room service/front desk besides having physically go to the front desk. We went on this trip with some friends and we both had the same room. Our room did not have a refrigerator so we could not keep any cold drinks. It was very loud so if you are looking for a hotel for relaxation I would keep looking. Previously we stayed at different resort away from the city but this time we stayed in the city... more than likely wont be staying in the city again. pros; customer service, breakfast is good, friendly employees cons; when you walk outside the hotel it smells like urine, difficult to get in contact with room service/front desk

10/10 Excellent

Saade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fabiana

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyubov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kirbysa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sophia Hotel is ideally located within walking distance to everything! Taxis and horse/buggy are usually lined up right outside the hotel’s door. Its location is more conveniently located closer to nightlife, the local activity and restaurants than many other brand name or more advertised hotels. The staff are wonderful and their rooftop allows a daytime escape from the hustle and bustle when needed. The rooms are well maintained but you have to be aware that mosquitoes exist even in an AC room. Its location is very safe! I would definitely recommend and return to this boutique hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Insoo, Jericho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, Highland Beach

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel staff there great people definitely will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in the dinning room is amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beautiful clean hotel! I had the best view. It was close to everything. The staff and food was amazing as well. i’d definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa, Killeen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: location, breakfast was excelent and restaurant staff was super friendly and profesional. Best coffe in Cartagena at the restaurant Con: no VIP ameneties, front desk personnel were lost, I reserve a junior suite with king bed and they gave us a queen bed, so I ask to be change of room with a king bed and the front desk guy make sound like it was an upgrade but it wasn't because a pay for that king bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable, great location, amazing rooftop bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in Cartagena. Would definitely stay here again. The terrace is breath taking and the hotel staff is superb!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabbytha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very cozy with and amazing breakfast in the heart of the Center of Cartagena.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bethuel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyli

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi experiencia en el Hotel Sophia en Cartagena fue sencillamente excepcional. Desde el momento en que llegamos, el personal fue increíblemente amable y acogedor, superando nuestras expectativas en todo momento. El desayuno fue excelente, con una gran variedad de opciones frescas y deliciosas que nos hicieron empezar el día de la mejor manera. Quiero destacar especialmente al recepcionista Farit, quien hizo nuestra estadía aún más agradable. Fue muy atento, siempre dispuesto a ayudar y a asegurarse de que tuviéramos todo lo que necesitábamos para disfrutar al máximo de nuestra visita. Su profesionalismo y amabilidad realmente marcaron la diferencia. Recomiendo encarecidamente el Hotel Sophia para cualquiera que busque una experiencia única y acogedora en Cartagena. ¡Volveremos sin duda!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Simply excellent. Sophia Hotel is fantastic hotel in the heart of the old town/centre. The rooftop pool and bar area has a lovely view and the food is good too. The music can be a little loud, but the staff are friendly and happily turned it down when we were the only couple on the roof enjoying the pool. Reception is excellent with any questions you may have and helped us immensely. The breakfast is also amazing! Thank you to the staff for such a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
charged $30 for water in bathroom without any labeling of cost for water, aside from table in suite living room with qr codes that differentiated those snacks and drinks for sale.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maiby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place, breakfast are excellent, the service is 10 every one are nice and kind. Very good dining options and the amenities at the terrace are super nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarmilla, Mount Vernon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Súper great staff always attentive and the hotel was great as well. Located centrally to old town where you can walk around and enjoy great food, stores and sites. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024