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Sophia Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, a short walk to Clock Tower
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Terrace/patio
Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Family dining
Reception
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service

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Calle 32 No. 4-45 Plaza de la Aduana, Centro, Cartagena, 130001
  • Popular LocationClock Tower5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWalls of Cartagena6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCartagena de Indias Convention Center8 min walk
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)14 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

An amazing place to stay in Cartagena. Sophia Hotel only has 15 rooms or so, but the staff is so present and helpful th...
Mark
Jul 8, 2024
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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena, Sophia Hotel is in the city center. Clock Tower is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bocagrande Beach and Blanca Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium or Estadio De Softbol De Chiquinquira.
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What's nearby

  • Bolivar Square - 2 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 5 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Baron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Baluarte San Francisco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Discoteca Babar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harry Sasson - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sophia Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Cartagena Walled City
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)
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • 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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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:

  • 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

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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 does it cost to stay at Sophia Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sophia Hotel on Aug 1, 2024 start from $232.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 387 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 465 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

Mark, Marina del Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay in Cartagena. Sophia Hotel only has 15 rooms or so, but the staff is so present and helpful that you feel like you are at a much bigger property. My room was large and lovely with a great view over the adjoining plaza. AC was great too -- very important in Cartagena. Best of all, the location is perfect. Across the street from a quiet plaza, around the corner from one of the most busy ones, near everything. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located within the Walled City. Very pleasant staff and clean Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the walled city. Great beds and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staoff very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

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

10/10 Excellent

raina, St. Augustine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff was amazing! Rooftop pool, I would recommend! Fied at the front desk so so helpful . We hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erasmo, Miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel pero lo más importante es su personal. Cada uno nos hizo sentir en casa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Old Bridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice rooms with rooftop bar and pool. Walking distance to great nightlife and attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shauna

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Darnell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed the Sophia hotel overall but a few things fell short. The staff was excellent. From the front desk to the staff on site. A special shout out to Belky. She's a gem at the hotel. The hotel is close proximity to everything in the walled city. Great rooftop area with amazing views. My biggest issue was the plumbing situation. Multiple times the shower did not get warm and took several calls down to maintenance to adjust. The toilet also didnt have adequate pressure to flush. Our room also had an odor during the stay. We saw a crew outside the hotel working on plumbing issues, which may have contributed to the problems. Overall an excellent property, but these issues were a slight negative on the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We spent 5 nights at Sophia Hotel in the Haggia (Terrace) suite. The hotel itself is in a great location and walkable to all restaurants and attractions. In terms of noise levels, the hotel IS situated across a public square and there was a festival taking place the last few days of our stay. It did get loud at times but by 11pm the music/performances stopped. Same with the rooftop lounge. They'd play music during the day and evening, but by 10-11pm it was quiet. The only thing that could be improved is the furniture in the patio itself. They need to be replaced and the retractable shade was removed/missing. I desperately wish it wasn't as at times it was way too hot/sunny to be out on the patio. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. The staff are very friendly and our room was left spotless every day. We would consider this hotel again if we were to come back to Cartagena.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lebmary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect!!! Beautiful, excepcional service and nice people. Recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and large and was maintained by a courteous and professional staff. Waitstaff and lobby personnel were fantastic who went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the heart of Cartagena
Perfectly located within the rim of the walled old town. Walkable to all main attractions and great restaurants. Spotless rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo se ha pasado buen. La cámara estaba confortable y limpia, y todos los empleados estaban muy muy profesional y amable. El desayuno tenia gran diversidad y todo estaba muy fresco y con gran calidad. Estamos muy contente y gracias a todos para une bonita semana con ellos.

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel and quiet space in the otherwise chaotic walled city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet boutique hotel in the walled part of Cartagena that was walking distance to the sights. The staff, especially in the restaurant were extremely friendly and efficient. Great breakfast buffet with a great many options.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myekah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had the most amazing time at Sophia Hotel. The breakfast was AMAZING!! The staff were EXCELLENT. They were so patient and helpful with us. Helped us to book tours, did a birthday room decor set up and were very responsive on WhatsApp whenever we messaged (no matter the time of the day). I would definitely recommend here to anyone. You would not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Stacie, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Naples

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs makes this hotel a better place. The facilities are in excellent condition. We love that you can walk to everything in a few minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024