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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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Premier Two Beds Suite City View ADA with Roll in Shower
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Queen Bed

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

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Classic Queen Bed City View ADA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic King Bed Studio Suite City View ADA

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

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier King Bed City View Corner

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

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Premier Two Beds Suite City View ADA with Roll in Shower

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 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
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪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

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. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. 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
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • 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

  • 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

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 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'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.

  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sofia Hotel to the airport?

The Sofia Hotel is 2.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sofia Hotel?

As of Jul 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on Aug 3, 2026 start from CA $195, 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.

Does The Sofia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sofia Hotel.

How close is The Sofia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (19-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 7.9 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sofia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Sofia Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 25 for adults, USD 15 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Sofia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Sofia Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Sofia Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night, and valet parking for USD 50 per night.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a pool?

The Sofia Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Sofia Hotel to downtown San Diego?

The Sofia Hotel is 0.2 mi away from San Diego.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1419 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 483 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 2389 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a++++++ beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

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

randall

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

Amauris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities were great including Gym which I liked a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, good A/C, and comfortable beds. Great location near the train station and bus stops are near by. Be sure and try out 6th & G St breakfast company. Excellent food and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The interior is all upgraded and nice. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean & staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice. Each time was good. Love how close is it to everything walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean rooms and excellent staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sofia. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in a great location! I was able to walk around town and get to many local sites easily! They also have bicycles you can borrow for no charge for a beautiful day trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a boutique feel and very close to the lamp districts. The bed linen was rough but in all a good stay. .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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