The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
The current price is AU$1,101
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Explore the area

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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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San Diego

The Sofia Hotel places you in the centre of San Diego, within just a 15-minute stroll of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a business centre. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and free use of bicycles. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Balboa Park and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petco Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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

Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
The Sofia Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Business amenities include a business centre 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 members are 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Sofia Hotel offers 211 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free 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 fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi 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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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 transport

  • Uncovered 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 centre

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised 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 aged 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
  • Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

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.

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 centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre 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 guest room 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Sofia Hotel?

The Sofia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on 4 Dec 2025 start from AU$1,064.47, including 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.

Is parking available at The Sofia Hotel?

Yep, The Sofia Hotel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 40.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Sofia Hotel?

The closest beach to The Sofia Hotel is Mission Beach (10.3 km).

What makes The Sofia Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Sofia Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sofia Hotel?

No, The Sofia Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sofia Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Sofia Hotel's onsite restaurant.The dining venue is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sofia Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Sofia Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 871 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1620 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

ernesto, Coachella

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were polite. Easy location with plenty of public transportation. They were very accommodating and allowed us to check in early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on one of the newly renovated room and it was incredibly comfortable. The bathroom was quite small but the rest of the room was very spacious. Bed was very comfortable. The restaurant on-site was closed during our stay but there are a few cafes and restaurants within walking distance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great for close proximity to the harbor & walking distance to Petco Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Great staff! Nice location!

Went for a birthday celebration and a large group of us stayed. Great staff! Location was perfect for us! Rooms were nicely done and made for a nice stay. Did I say the staff was great?! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarahi

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

10/10 Excellent

Arya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELGIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The location was great forr all downtown events...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Their lounge was closed for rennovation. It was an ammenity important to me. I didn',t feel I should have to pay the full price if I wasn't going to receive the advertised ammenities. The room was VERY small and the hallways were quite dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room itself was fine but had very noisy AC and hallway stank of hot garbage the entire time. When I called down to reception to ask if it was possible to change the room they said no we can't do that, without explanation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk was amazing at check-in. They were very nice and welcoming going up to the room clean no problems with elevators and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved a room with 2 beds for my sister and I for a one night stay at Sophia hotel. When we arrived at 4PM our room was not ready and Ian gave me two waters and two chocolate candy bars and offered two rooms with one bed in place of the one room with two beds on the newly renovated floor right next to each other at no extra charge. It worked out perfectly as we had our own space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a charming, vintage appeal that we really enjoyed, along with the comfortable rooms and welcoming ambiance. We were disappointed to find the restaurant closed for refurbishment, especially since this wasn’t disclosed at the time of booking. Parking was also somewhat inconvenient and overpriced, with limited availability. Unfortunately, the surrounding area was a letdown, with noticeable street cleanliness issues and a visible transient population. That said, we truly loved the hotel itself and look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Old, parking is a scam and not valet is hard. No one to help with bags upon arrival. Extra charges for worst services and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Recommended

Really nice hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025