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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
Restaurant
Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 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 Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City 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 Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

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

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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 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
  • Petco Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬1 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 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. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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
  • 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
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: 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

  • 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. 900 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1645 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Glendale

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at The Sofia Hotel in downtown San Diego and loved its mix of historic charm and modern comfort. The location is excellent—just steps from the Gaslamp Quarter, the waterfront, and conveniently close to the Santa Fe train station, making travel super easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The staff was very helpful and welcoming. We used the bicycles offered and enjoyed sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

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

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, room was nice but for some reason it was dusty. There was a layer of dust on the counter top beneath the tv and the side tables next to the bed. Other than that I really enjoyed the hotel! Perfect area, close enough to middle of downtown and walkable to petco park! Uber/lyft had no problems finding and picking us up either.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Carmen Navarro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

GERARDO

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately woke up to bed bug bits. This is not acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Stay at the Sofia

Had a great stay at the Sofia Hotel. It was right around the corner from the wedding fesitivies that I attended and walking distance to Little Italy and the ocean boardwalk. Felt safe in that area of town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern/high tech.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindhuula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good Hotel. In a central location and walkable to many attractions. Staff are super friendly and the rooms are clean and big.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Trenton

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

95% out of 100

The stay was very nice. I liked the hotel, I thought the Valet was very nice, just pricey. Close to everything you would want. The hotel lobby is nice, love the seating and conversational area, but the A/C could be stronger in summer times. Had a problem with TV, maintenance was there within two minutes and fixed the issue. Restaurant wasn’t open yet, bummer. The staff was very pleasant and fun, considering we were all Dodger fans. They played along and was exceptional. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location, Martha at the front desk was rude, asked for a copy of the charges prior to check in, she said I couldn’t have one, asked if I could take a picture I couldn’t take one, at check out she talked poorly of Expedia and why they indicate resort fees. The room was supposedly renovated, but had so many flaws I don’t have enough characters to point them all out.. to spend $75 extra a night to park your car and made up fees is a unfortunate money grab.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is clean and in a great area, staff was super friendly too! Very close distance to walk to the bars at gaslamp and to the ball park. The room was clean but the shower in our room was clogged and wouldn’t drain properly and the door to the bathroom, which is a sliding door, got jammed and stuck every time we opened or closed it which made it really loud and hard to open. Besides that everything else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s a cute hotel, this is our second time booking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gagik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonora

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff, except the valets, were not overly friendly or welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The A/C in the room did not work well and was unbelievably loud (like an idling car motor all night). Other than that hotel was fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maryory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025