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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View
Restaurant
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

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Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • USS Midway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tender Greens - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

3.5-star historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center
The Sofia Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Sofia Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 211 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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: USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1473 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benito

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

JoAnn

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa, Rancho Cucamonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located The Sofia Hotel was a great choice to stay while visiting San Diego. The room was very clean and nicely decorated. Parking is available behind the hotel building, We paid 40.00 USD per day. No need to pay extra for vallet parking as the parking lot is a few steps away from main entrance. If you don't want to drive around, there is easy access to public transportation Public transportation and many dining options within walking distance. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great potential but poor execution

Appearance and presentation did not match up to the photos on the website. Hotel is very tired and worn inside with an excess of brown throughout, seems very dated. Rooms are also extremely small by normal standards with minimal sound insulation between rooms. Having a sink in the bedroom not a separate bathroom was not great. Overall the expectations we had from the normal room price were not met, and I cannot recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in downtown San Diego. I booked the incorrect dates and the hotel was very gracious about changing my nonrefundable room to the right dates. Our room was small but clean and pleasant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located and friendly staff. Nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic but remodeled hotel. Not grand but rooms very well-updated and comfortable, staff friendly, bathrooms & shower fantastic. Great location downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

2/10 Terrible

daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Bournemouth

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love Sofia, it is located in a fantastic area, they are gradually renovating this hotel, soon it will be quite expensive. Best buck for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

No frills downtown hotel

No frills downtown hotel. Older rooms, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very good hotel. Clean with friendly staff. One frustration was having to ask a couple of times to get more shower gel. A pool and hot tub would make this a 5 star amenity spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zinnia, Anaheim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before. Always enjoy our stay. Staff is friendly, hotel is walking distance to many restaurants but is pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and room were great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Islamiat

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia Jade, Las Vegas

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful Hotel and conveniently placed downtown where most destinations are walkable or accessible to a trolley, bus, train, etc. I would rate 5 stars but downsized to four because of the noise and some amenities of the room. Some of the rooms, such as mine on the 3rd floor were poorly insulated and you can hear noise very loudly. In my case, I was awoken at 4am but what sounded like persistent knocking coming from above me but was perhaps several loads of bedding being washed in an uneven washer. Also to add, my phone was extremely dusty, a few of the outlets did not work and one of the light switches didn’t do anything at all. I recommend the location for its convenience to the sea and food but recommend a definite upgrade to some of the structure of its rooms and electrical circuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025