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The Sofia Hotel

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
$188
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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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

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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)
  • 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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

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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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sofia Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a business center, and free use of bicycles are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
The Sofia Hotel features a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Sofia Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop.
Tender Greens - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 806 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1565 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old timey vibe , perfect for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecilia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in terrible condition, it has a lot of potential, but really, no way staying here, I actually had to leave
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, great location with lots of good options close by and easy walk to waterfront and Gaslamp District. Super clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katharina

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
The location of the hotel is really good and staff is super nice. The hotel rooms are rather small and when I showered, the water came out into the room and the floor was really wet afterwards. Overall I did enjoy my stay though.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Giovanna

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for the upgrade
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and inexpensive place to stay in San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

6/10 Okay

raquella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice old building, friendly staff, filtered water available, bed hard as a rock. Really, not exaggerating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the stay and the area was nice very quiet and chill , close to all shopping centers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and close to everything in downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love it would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Baron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Sofia Hotel is a good hotel not far from desirable areas like Little Italy and Gaslamp. The room layout and facilities were good, I liked the water station on my floor and the coffee and the bed was comfortable. Better quality soap would be nice but perhaps would afford a higher tariff and the stairway carpet was noticeably worn. The addition of a ground floor bar would have been a good touch. After a transatlantic flight I was disappointed to find I would have to wander outside the hotel to have a drink and a chat with my colleagues. That said I liked the next door Starbucks and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, a beautiful boutique experience in downtown San Diego, two blocks away from gaslamp District
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
friendly and amazing, staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Staff was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was SO SWEET and accommodating! And the room and amenities were pristine, definitely visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fereshteh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie, Erie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall the hotel was adequate. The rooms and hallways are very dark. The Wifi signal was quite insufficient. I had better speed using my phone as a mobile hotspot than using the hotel's Wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gail

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are veeryyyy small. Like NYC
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025