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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $220
$190 nightly
$220 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

Classic Two Double Beds City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Classic Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabinet with a built-in safe.

Classic Queen Bed City View ADA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a mirror, a sink, a sofa, and a television.

Classic King Bed Studio Suite City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with blinds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Classic Queen Bed City View Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Classic Queen Bed City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic King Bed Studio Suite City View ADA

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a mirror, a sink, a sofa, and a television.

Classic King Bed Studio Suite City View ADA

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Two Double Bed Suite City View ADA w/Roll in Shower

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Two Double Bed Suite City View ADA w/Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Classic King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

Premier King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Premier Two Double Beds City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a gray throw pillow, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

Premier Queen Bed City View Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

Premier Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier King Bed City View Corner

A neatly made bed with white linens and a gray throw pillow, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Premier King Bed City View Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Two Beds Suite City View ADA with Roll in Shower

A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Premier Two Beds Suite City View ADA with Roll in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

You'll be centrally located in San Diego with a stay at The Sofia Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. .This historic hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Balboa Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel offers 211 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 211 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a living plant wall, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at Starbucks or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Tender Greens - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • Tender Greens

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 24.48 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Sofia
Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel San Diego
Sofia San Diego

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1454 out of 2427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 489 out of 2427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 282 out of 2427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 2427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 2427 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Reilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

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Great stay, staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was very close and the staff was friendly. The location is very convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rabiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place seem safe surroundings were pretty good for coffee and food would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property at an excellent price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Clean room, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamila

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a++++++ beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice room. Once their restaurant an bar are open it’s worth 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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Great place in the Gas Lamp area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

melissa

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Quiet and clean, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel in the middle of new-fangled San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a recognition of its history in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luther Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time staff was very friendly loved the room renovations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff room and stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing accessible room. Beautiful historic hotel. Next time we need to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service overall. I love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great Eateries and Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Clean, and staff super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and convenience of location allowed to walk around the city. Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great location to tour down town San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, great service, abd property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026