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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant
Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower
Self-parking (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge)

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, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Two Double Beds CitySide View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

One Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Accessible One Queen Bed Cityside View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

One King Bed Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

One Queen Bed CitySide View

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

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

Accessible One King Bed Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

One King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier Corner King Bed CitySide View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

You'll be centrally located in San Diego with a stay at The Sofia Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. .This historic hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Balboa Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 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 Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westgate Room Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 211 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a living plant wall, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at Starbucks or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 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 age 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
  • 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

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 24.48 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 fire extinguisher and 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

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1195 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 2036 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. It was an easy walk to the pier and cruise ship terminal. Lots of restarants and amenities within blocks of the hotel. Staff were very nice and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lou

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
At check-in, the front desk agent said she couldn’t find my reservation and asked me to return in an hour so “the system could catch up.” I stay at over 100 hotels a year and have never encountered that explanation. There were three staff members behind the desk and no other guests, yet she was dismissive and unhelpful. When I returned, a male colleague checked me in. I was surprised to see two additional fees; he said he would revise them and handed me a metal “VIP” water bottle. Unfortunately, the room was the smallest I’ve had in recent memory, with no proper table or luggage stand, and a view completely blocked by a large mechanical unit outside the window. Most concerning, the door had only a deadbolt—no secondary lock or chain, which I’ve never seen before. Overall, the check-in experience was sluggish and unprofessional, and beyond the lobby, the property feels worn and outdated. I’ll be staying elsewhere on my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice solid room, nice shower, pleasant staff in an older but well keep hotel. Know there’s no onsite bar or dinning but that you’re downtown, steps from things.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Hotel room had nice toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

GREGG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, an elegant restoration.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Robert

When Expedia quotes you an “all in” price and then the hotel charges you another $25 at the desk for breathing or such and tells you it was disclosed on the Expedia website.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nhan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steven John Hunter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is close to Gaslamp district howvever seapoint village was cleaner and had nice restaurants and shops. The conference centre is a nice 15 to 20 minute walk from the hotel. The hotel manager Amy turned our stay around by listening issue with the AC and the fluff coming from it.We moved to a cleaner room and all was well.Housekeeping did a really good job daily cleaning and Amy really made our stay enjoyable. We would go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located at a noisy intersection in a downtown area that is past its prime. The staff was indifferent. The room was small though it had been seen recent updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glen Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. It is just 10 mins walk to 5th avenue, 15 mins walk to the Portside pier, and the same distance to Little Italy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed on the 7th floor in one of the remodeled rooms and it was stunning! So clean. LOVED the nepresso maker. So tastefully decorated. We had a room with 2 beds and it was a bit small compared to other hotels but it was perfect for us, as we didn’t spend much time there anyway. Location was PERFECT! Walked everywhere. We even walked to Balboa Park (did 10 miles that day!). The bus stop to take us to airport was just a block away and so clean and convenient. Drink stations were handy and staff friendly and helpful. Would 100% stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very cute and boutique like; great for a one night stay. Impressed with the Nespresso machine and a local winery bottle of Chardonnay in the room. Staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect from the customer service which was impeccable. They went above and beyond. The room was very spacious for a family of five. I will definitely come back and book this room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

marshall

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Dated, dark, over priced, rip of called amenities fee of $25 per day with no amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly people working there., had a 17.00 a night amenities on the bill. Was no amenities there. Rooms were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very old and poor conditions. Needs renovation. Bed and pillows were not comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cherisse

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was amazing and temp set very comfortably at check in. Staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Happy 100!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026