The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant
Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    11 min walk
  • Port of San Diego
    12 min walk
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
    12 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 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

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Free crib
  • 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 (climate-controlled)
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 19.07 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • 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

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1388 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1388 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1388 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1388 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1388 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Grand hotel. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay overall, I do wish that the tv and entertainment was more up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, solid value
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nostalgic vibe, close to all the action in the GasLamp Area. Allowed us early checkin before the ball game. We didn’t stay long as we had to leave for the Airport at 6:00am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stafford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great on the outside
Room and bed were clean, and building looked cool! Cons: Shower drains super slow, water would build up in the shower. AC had a small clanking noise that wouldn’t stop. Just could use a maintenance/ tune up of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, San Clemente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were visually appealing, with pristine windows and renovations, and a contemporary and refreshing décor. Despite the building's age, it is well-maintained and conveniently located on the outskirts of the Gaslamp District, just a short walk away. However, there are some challenges associated with being in downtown San Diego, including a noticeable homeless population and a lack of accessible public restrooms for their use. During our ventures to restaurants in the Gaslamp District, we encountered some unpleasant situations on the sidewalks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jasen Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mostly loved it, stayed one night as I was in town for a music show. The room was ok, had a good view but lower floor. I later found out from the valet that they had nicer, remodeled rooms on the upper floors and not sure why I wasn’t informed about that and given an opportunity to stay in a nicer room. I just had no idea. It was a Tuesday night so not even full capacity so that’s kind of a bummer. There was some gross funk on the wall behind the door where the bathroom wall was; I wiped it off but it was a pretty obvious miss by the cleaning crew so made me wonder what else they are missing. The bed sheets were on the rough side. Not to the point of discomfort but I did notice and found it kind of odd. If I had been staying for more than a night I might have said something. I’m sure the sheets in the remodeled rooms are much nicer but again, was not offered one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is conveniently located and walking distance to many places we wanted to visit. Parking fees are outrageous , $40 USD a night on top of the hotel fees. Rooms are clean but very small. Luckily we only stayed for two nights with our teenaged daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area to stay in San Diego. Walking distance to Gas Lamp, Little Italy, Seaport Village and San Diego Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and elegant. Staff very accommodating when I had a meeting run late.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was friendly. The maid service came daily to refresh the rooms. The only issue I had was the rooms were a little noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cozy. Bathroom was too small though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, Starbucks downstairs for an easy cup of coffee if you don’t want the hotel drip coffee. Staff is friendly, even when you’re checking in at 1:30 am. It was a very welcoming stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The location was walkable to all the nearby restaurants and close to transportation to leave the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was incredible; a nice and beautiful hotel close to the harbour and great dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024