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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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Exterior
Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower
Restaurant
Lobby
Self parking (USD 40.00 per night), valet parking (USD 50 per night)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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

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

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

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

Accessible One Queen Bed Cityside View

  • 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

Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 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)
  • 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

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬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 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.

  • 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 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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    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

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1021 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1794 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Elegant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Hung

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was upgraded for free due to me being an Expedia VIP member. Great room and great service. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great price and was very upscale. The parking behind the hotel was awesome and convenient, I could see my car from my room. The price for parking was great as well compared to other hotels. It was only a 15 minute walk to gaslamp so definitely a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Peaceful and relaxing. Was a great stay! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room 739, shower pressure was light... the room was small and bathroom, wssnt a fan of the noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saray

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sofia is our go to hotel in Downtown San Diego - we live outside of the city and it’s our choose hotel for staycation. It located in walking distance from everything downtown (Gas Lamp, Little Italy, Embarcadero, Seaport Village, East Village, Petco, Rady Shell, Balboa Theater, Civic Theater, etc). The typically have the best rates of anywhere in the area and the rooms are clean. It isn’t as updated as other places in the area, but it is the best value we’ve found.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Citrus Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a historical room that we booked. We were upgraded to a renovated room in which my husband enjoyed.The hotel was very walkable no need to drive anywhere. Staff greeted you at each passing and were courteous and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
While I can appreciate the cleanliness, the room and shower were very small. Didn’t appear to get a corner room as advertised. Having the Starbucks connected to the hotel was amazing. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for sure...staff was great and if I come back this way will look at staying here... Hotel might put in the brochure that there are several places to eat around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel over all. Loved that there is a Starbucks pick up store front right on the bottom floor just adjacent from the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a room adjacent to noisy elevator. Staff moved us to a nice quiet room. Lovely hotel. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really enjoyed my stay. The staff was friendly from front desk to housekeeping. Easy to get to from SAN airport, I took the bus for $2.50. There are several restaurants nearby for a bite to eat too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Sumedh Sopan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Aliso Viejo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our first stay after trying many options in the gas lamp and Little Italy's area and this is by far our favorite. Clean, safe, quiet and reasonably close to everything in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The corner room was clean and beautiful. Staff was welcoming and the hotel was super quiet. Overall a great stay. The only thing that was a small issue was the AC was super loud so I couldn’t use it while trying to sleep or in the room. I just turned it on while I was out of the room to keep it cool. Not an issue this time of year but if in the summer I may have been more uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025