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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre, near San Diego Convention Center

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Front of property
Restaurant
Self-parking (surcharge) 40.00 per night
Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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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

View all photos for Two Double Beds CitySide View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Double Beds CitySide View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Accessible One Queen Bed Cityside View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible One Queen Bed Cityside View

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One King Bed Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for One Queen Bed CitySide View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Queen Bed CitySide View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible One King Bed Studio Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One 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
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Corner King Bed CitySide View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Corner King Bed CitySide View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower

Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower

Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 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

  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre, near San Diego Convention Center
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)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
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
  • 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.

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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 979 out of 1728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1728 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful newly renovated room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sherman

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the refillable water bottle, candy and juice in the lobby and staff were personable. Only issue was the shower drain was very slow, it was cleaned and was better however still slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delightful staff and room. Great location between train station and gaslight district
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem in San Diego! Zero complaints, and the staff were so sweet. Our new fav spot when we fly in to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Received a free room upgrade and the room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

ALFREDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Paula

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

8/10 Good

Aiden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely friendly. Our first nights stay was wonderful, but the next morning the power in our room went out, not the whole hotel, just our room. So we were transferred and upgraded to a nicer room, which was lovely. But then when we returned to our room later that night , there was a light on our bedside that was strobing and would not turn off as we were trying to settle into bed. We then had to be transferred to another room at two in the morning so we would be able to sleep. The room was comparable to our original room so we had no issue with the room itself, just the inconvenience of having to be moved twice , but the staff was very accommodating, very understanding, and very kind so no notes on their half. They comped our fees and our parking for 2 nights which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Cedar Vale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super happy with my stay. The bathroom (shower, toilet) does feel a little tight and squishy however not a huge deal. Bed was comfy, always came back from a day out to a clean room. Short walk to food options and a grocery store so plenty of options or if i needed to top up on things. Would stay with them again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot stress how much we enjoyed our stay here. Everything from the staff to the room was above expectations
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent downtown location. Convenient to The convention center, little Italy and many restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025