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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

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150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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

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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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About the neighborhood

San Diego

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Petco Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

3.5-star historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center
The Sofia Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Sofia Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 211 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sofia Hotel to the airport?

The Sofia Hotel is 2.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sofia Hotel?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $133.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sofia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sofia Hotel.

How close is The Sofia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (19-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 7.9 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sofia Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Sofia Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sofia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Sofia Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night, and valet parking for USD 50 per night.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a pool?

The Sofia Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Sofia Hotel to downtown San Diego?

The Sofia Hotel is 0.2 mi away from San Diego.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 833 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1587 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

4/10 Poor

Rafael

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here. Staff was amazing. Really cool building.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinae Kayley

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pierre, Lynn

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
7th floor of this property is light and airy and super nice. The other floors are a little dark but nice quaint hotel overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Business traveler
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, Wesley Chapel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice although the room was very small. It worked out for a little stay but would consider a different hotel for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

veronica

Great location, rooms are a bit small but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine n

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

Nice getaway

Staff was friendly & helpful. Historic hotel & added modern amenities was nice. My room was cute, clean & comfy. I enjoyed my view of downtown. The area was safe. Dining & activities were abundance! Excited Padres won!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to Little Italy, Seaport Village, Petco and tons of bars and restraunts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

griselda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown. Close to Little Italy. Hotel is clean and staff is friendly. Our room was very dark though. No overhead lights.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia Araba

Was happy with the general cleanliness. Housekeeping would knock creating the impression they were about to clean and would then vanish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Worst hotel I have stayed at. As soon as we got into the room the TV volume was not working. We heard the police car sirens all night. The beds were very uncomfortable to the point you could feel the springs. Not only was the AC making strange noises but we could hear other noises coming from the hallway all night long. It was so bad we had to leave and book somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
After 3 runs finally found one that something wasn't broken.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ethan

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice, clean eclectic hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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