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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
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Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
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Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Refrigerator
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Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Petco Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 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

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center
Located close to USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo, The Sofia Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Starbucks, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • 2 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 211 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sofia Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on Aug 25, 2025 start from $128.55, 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.

How much is parking at The Sofia Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at The Sofia Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sofia Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this historic hotel is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Courthouse Station and Civic Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 784 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1524 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

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel. Very close to Little Italy, The Whaley House, The San Diego Zoo, and many more locations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santo

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELGIN

Liked: Amenities
The location was great forr all downtown events...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and comfy bed. Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and hotel was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great for close proximity to the harbor & walking distance to Petco Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comf)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were polite. Easy location with plenty of public transportation. They were very accommodating and allowed us to check in early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room. Comfortable bed. Great lighting in this room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very sweet and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kiara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I needed to be for work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food options were limited but everything else was good especially if you have to go to court. It’s within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but clean and modern. Good value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is old but renovated. The room is huge and the furniture is updated and clean. The bed is super comfortable and I love the decorations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a not so great area but just a few blocks from attractions and parks. Staff was great and very accommodating with pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on one of the newly renovated room and it was incredibly comfortable. The bathroom was quite small but the rest of the room was very spacious. Bed was very comfortable. The restaurant on-site was closed during our stay but there are a few cafes and restaurants within walking distance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ericka Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness
There is no food options, bed are ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing cleaning staff, front desk staff. Everyone was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable beds, shower, nice complementary toiletries, vintage styled and close to shopping and restaurants.Great internet connection as well. The sea port village and wharf a few blocks walking away. Amazing quiet stay, very clean historic hotel, wonderful staff that even gave us room 3 hours early as our flight arrived in the morning! Downside- elevators and carpet may need a cleaning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location. Charming interior lobby and room for our three night stay Richard Battaglia Los Angeles
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old historic hotel. Good service. Nifty flavored water station at desk and water stations on each floor. Exercise room good. Drawback is just the area… smelly sidewalks from homelessness.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was really nice and the room was cleaned every day. The best part they had a filtered water system you could refill your bottles with fresh cold water. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025