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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Restaurant
Self parking (USD 40.00 per night), valet parking (USD 50 per night)
Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$184
$158 nightly
$184 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Double Beds CitySide View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible One Queen Bed Cityside View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One King Bed Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Corner Queen Bed CitySide View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Queen Bed CitySide View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible One King Bed Studio Suite

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

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Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier King Bed

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

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Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Corner King Bed CitySide View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 1.9 mi (3.1 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
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Historic hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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).
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.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop.
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

  • 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

  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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

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 23.80 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

  • 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include 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. 947 out of 1686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1686 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent downtown location. Convenient to The convention center, little Italy and many restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sofia from the exterior is a charming building but the interior is very dated and half clean. The check in staff was less than friendly, I arrive a bit after 5 pm. My Expedia VIP amenity was a bottle of water. Getting to my hotel room you can easily see that the interior is falling apart, it’s dusty the carpet is beyond worn out. The hotel room itself room 208 was not clean there is mold on the ceiling shower. The blankets and pillows smelled used and unclean. There was hair from the previous guest, I guess they didn’t even bother washing the linens. There’s like mold or dirt on the ceiling above the thermostat. We noticed there was stains on the curtains. Overall for a hotel that was rated 8/10 I feel very underwhelmed and bambozled based on the service and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Meliza

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seong Hyun

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Disappointing Stay — Poor Service and Dirty Room I was promised an upgraded room, but it never happened. The room I got was very dirty and definitely not worth $200 a night. There were no basic amenities like toothpaste or toothbrushes — things that even motels provide. When I asked the front desk about it, they just laughed and said they didn’t have any, without even trying to fix the issue. I had to stay for three days watching them make no effort to help or improve the situation. It was honestly frustrating and unprofessional. While the area has shops nearby and seems convenient for business travelers, none of that makes up for the poor cleanliness and lack of basic courtesy. I would never stay here again unless they completely change their service and management approach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sophia is a wonderful property near all areas we enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious. Lots of activities to do within at least a 15min walk. I loved how they give us access to free bikes to roam and explore the city. The room was very clean and the staff were excellent. I would definitely book this hotel again in the near future. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean, wonderful city view, nice staff and walking to many areas. No car needed. Trolley was good Many really good restaurants. Easy walk to Marina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great front desk people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small but the view was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Super cute and clean room. Everything you need in room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no scenic view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the stay here, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paolo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Staff & service
Clean rooms just a bit outdated. Space is also very cramped. The shower design is also horrible. Water would always get into the floor after showering due to the bad design on the shower door. It’s near everything though so it was convenient if traveling without a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located Characterful hotel Helpful staff Clean and spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR, Covina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mayda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the gaslamp
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025