See all properties

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Sofia Hotel

Front of property
Lobby
Restaurant
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
$173
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Explore the area

View in a map
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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 4
  • 1 King 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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 King Bed, City View, Corner

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Rooftop terrace
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 2,089 reviews
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

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
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 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. 911 out of 1657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1657 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefer not to answer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and relaxing hotel. In a great location, clean and very friendly. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Great hotel and great location

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Great location for downtown San Diego. The area is a quieter part of downtown. However, it is a quick walk to the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, and the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I won't be back.

Staff members were very friendly. The rooms leave something to be desired. The beds were uncomfortable and the sheets were a rough fabric. There wasn't a hand towel to dry hands, so we had to use the make up remove cloth. The volume on the television did not work. The parking lot is small. I have a disabled placard and the parking attendants were using the disabled spaces to park other guests. I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Expensive, small rooms and no privacy

Valet parking is $50 per day and $40 self parking per day. Rooms are tiny. Bathrooms have a transparent glass door so be ready to give a show to whoever you travel with. Looks a bit dated on the lobby and hallways. I bet there’s much better options for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my best friend last minute because it was a good deal checking in. They didn’t really know how to do anything. Everybody had to help get us checked in and then they let me proceed to walk around the lobby looking for the elevators instead of telling their guests where the elevators are room was very hot. They sent someone up to try to fix it. Still stayed hot. Blinds were covered in dirt and grunge would not stay there again unless it was free.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Qingsong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking at the hotel, we were not given a room on the dog friendly floor. We requested that both of our rooms be on the same floor after realizing that one room could not be on the dog friendly floor. Upon this request, we were given two rooms on the second floor. We entered our room and it was in complete disarray. The couch was turned up. The mattress was standing straight up at the ceiling. There was a water bubble on the wall the bedframe was torn apart, and it was completely unlivable. The mattress itself was water damaged and brown. When we brought it up to front desk, they seemed surprised and said they would send maintenance and housekeeping to come and solve the problem. When they arrived, they were completely shocked that they ever even given us this room. It was completely unsalvageable. It was only upon complaining numerous times that we were able to get our pet fee and our resort fee waived on this. Nobody was even there to help us move our luggage from one room to another. Mind you we had a dog, a three-year-old and two people. We had already driven six hours from Arizona what made this even worse was that I had called immediately after making the reservation to let them know that we were bringing a dog and they told us don’t worry about it arrive. Service was abysmal the hotel room, dirty parking terrible. There was also rotting food left over in the microwave and fridge in one of our rooms that caused a distinct odor to last.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Толо
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sofia Hotel in SD

When we first arrived, we were given a standard room with two full beds and it honestly felt small cramped and claustrophobic so we asked the hotel if we could upgrade to a larger room. They definitely accommodated us with a suite which had a king bed and a sofa bed. Much cozier for three adults and one teenager. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Hotel is conveniently located to cava chipotle Mendocino Farms in corner bakery. There is a county jail a block away from the parking lot otherwise it’s a decent day for one or two nights max.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eng Rami

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hee Jung

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
침대, 매트리스가 정말 좋아서 잠을 너무 잘 잤어요. 방에 네스프레스 커피 머신이 있어서 너무 좋았어요.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Really over priced. No restaurant, no bar, a/c very weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice hotel, staff nice. No bar was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad hotel stay

I was very disappointed in my room. Not at all what was shown on the web page. The sink was right there when we opened the door, not in the bathroom, bathroom waa at the foot of the bed with a roll door to shut, air conditioning would not shut off, and when we retuened from dinnee there was.nowhere to park even though we had a pass for parking. Room small and cramped. We immediately checked out and did not stay the night. I'll never return to that hotel.
Sink right as you walk into rhe.room not within the bathroom.
Roll door at foot of bed to enter bathroom.
Tight room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle, Simi Valley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice & clean, and the staff was friendly & attentive. Parking behind the hotel was a little tight, hotel will provide valet if self parking is full. Easy walk to pier & restaurants! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025