The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
$160
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

Reviews

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1635 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jimmy

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

8/10 Good

Ericka Guadalupe

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

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Traveled with family
Was not as nice as the pictures made it seem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirt

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
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

ALFREDO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very good, only small issue was the sink, water was draining slow & the shower drain also was draining slow, the shower would flood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Looks very old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Room were spectacular, staff could’ve been nicer

Enjoyed staying at The Sofia - the room was fantastic. The room was modern, very clean and very comfy. Location was ideal as well. The rooms were awfully warm though - placed AC at 68, and after 4 hours, the room remained warm. Called front desk 4 times until they picked up, and when he did, he abruptly told me the rooms don’t go below 74, and he couldn’t help me. The lobby had stained carpets as well, so it wasn’t the best first sight when arriving.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler
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

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great view and great location.

Great view and great location. Easy to get to downtown, the coast and balboa park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Marissa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

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

Average at best

Disappoint when arrived find out bar and restaurant under renovation Why wasn’t I told in advance? Valet $50 per night is useless and a ripoff Parker was rarely there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Rolling Meadows

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

Gloria

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

6/10 Okay

Breanna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nya, El Centro

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

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice decor. Comfortable bed. Good coffee. Small room for the price. Common spaces were warmer than I'd expect on a hot day. Shower didn't drain well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George Chris

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Convenient location in gas lamp District

My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend because we were going to baseball games at Petco Park. It’s an easy walk to the stadium and to many restaurants and activities in the area, including the ferry to Coronado Island, where we spent one afternoon, The hotel offers a free guided walking tour every weekend at 9 AM and we took advantage of it to learn more about the area. The staff were very friendly and our bed was very comfortable. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025