See all properties

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Sofia Hotel

Exterior
Lobby
Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

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 Queen Bed, City View

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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Rooftop terrace

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1407)
$143 nightly
The price is $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and massage/treatment rooms.
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.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
In addition to a full-service spa, 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 spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. 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.

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
  • Full-service spa
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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. 749 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1482 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

10/10 Excellent

Islamiat

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia Jade, Las Vegas

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful Hotel and conveniently placed downtown where most destinations are walkable or accessible to a trolley, bus, train, etc. I would rate 5 stars but downsized to four because of the noise and some amenities of the room. Some of the rooms, such as mine on the 3rd floor were poorly insulated and you can hear noise very loudly. In my case, I was awoken at 4am but what sounded like persistent knocking coming from above me but was perhaps several loads of bedding being washed in an uneven washer. Also to add, my phone was extremely dusty, a few of the outlets did not work and one of the light switches didn’t do anything at all. I recommend the location for its convenience to the sea and food but recommend a definite upgrade to some of the structure of its rooms and electrical circuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean property. Only issues was the shower door not shutting properly and soaking the bathroom floor. Overall still good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan M

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

Nice historic hotel

Nice hotel in walking area. Amenity fee is a joke. There are no special amenities. They should reflect the total cost in the room rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The person at the desk didn’t greet us or introduce himself during check in. He didn’t seem to be welcoming. The room was very tiny. Overall, the stay was nothing special. I wouldn’t come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

haripriya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sofia Hotel was quiet, clean and located in a convenient area- there were coffee shops and dining close by. It was perfect for my 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is super convenient to all the downtown activities and lots of restaurants. Give it five stars. I think it's ridiculous that they charge an amenities fee each day even if you don't use the amenities. That should be an option. One star.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Candace Harris

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean and description did not match experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Clean. Rooms are pretty small and dark, but nice. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Traveled with group
I was so disappointed after reading prior reviews. The rooms are tiny and the carpets are not clean. The beds were not comfortable and the furniture was worn. The shower had low water pressure and was either boiling hot or freezing. The staff was kind but the hotel was not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The shower did not have proper drainage. Other than that this was a good hotel for walkability around the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

ESTUARDO

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property did not meet my standards. Checked out early nice for business purposes but if youre looking for a homey comfortable stay this isn’t it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They forgot to clean my room the first day. I felt a little unsafe walking at night by myself as lots of people on drugs handing around. My room was on the second floor a few doors down from a meeting room they rent out. An event started at 6am and yelling, laughing for everyone to hear on that floor. The hotel is run down and needs a complete remodel. Dark and dingy halls. There was a loud tapping sound in the walls that kept me awake all night and kind of sounded like the water pipes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yanchen

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Good Service

This is a nicely updated historic hotel in the heart of San Diego. Unfortunately, the updates could not do anything about the thin walls that are commonplace in older buildings. First night we were kept awake by the folks in the next room until the wee hours. Fortunately, front desk was super responsive, moving us to an upgraded corner suite for the remainder of our trip and waiving the convenience fee for our troubles. It was a bummer to have a lousy night's sleep, but was impressed with how the staff handled the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Service was as expected and we appreciated that there was always a member of staff to help when needed. The hotel feels a little older but everything was clean and the hotel was quiet, which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025