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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near San Diego Convention Center

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Nestled near the USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo, The Sofia Hotel offers a serene escape with a lobby fireplace and living plant wall. Relax at the on-site spa with aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, or facials while staying connected with high-speed WiFi. Previous guests have raved about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

Classic Two Double Beds City View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Queen Bed

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

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A wooden cabinet with a built-in safe.

Classic Queen Bed City View ADA

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

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Classic King Bed Studio Suite City View

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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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with blinds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Classic Queen Bed City View Corner

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

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A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Classic Queen Bed City View

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

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Classic King Bed Studio Suite City View ADA

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Two Double Bed Suite City View ADA w/Roll in Shower

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Classic King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Premier Two Double Beds City View

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

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Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

Premier Queen Bed City View Corner

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a temple through an open door.

Premier Queen Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier King Bed City View Corner

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

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Premier Two Beds Suite City View ADA with Roll in Shower

Premier Two Beds Suite City View ADA with Roll in Shower

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

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About the area

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150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

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

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 21 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 33 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 4 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

  • The Sofia Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. After a workout at the 24-hour fitness centre, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This historic hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Courthouse Station is 3 minutes and Civic Center Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 211 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site valet parking (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1926
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and free wired Internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Starbucks – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
Tender Greens – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 24.48 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Business centre/computer access
    • Faxes
    • Fitness centre access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Newspaper
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 40.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 50 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Sofia
Sofia Hotel
Sofia Hotel San Diego
Sofia San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sofia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sofia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Sofia Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Sofia Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 40.00 per night. Valet parking costs USD 50 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Sofia Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. The Sofia Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sofia Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Starbucks.

What's the area around The Sofia Hotel like?

The Sofia Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 3-minute walk from Courthouse Station and 11 minutes' walk from San Diego Convention Center. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Was a very pleasant place to stay very helpful staff
Irma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super convenient super nice staff. Will be going back here for any future SD stays.
Isabella, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, staff was very helpful
Jazmin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location Pick, the corner queen room
Aaron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great and inviting! The room was really nice. We'll be back!
Krystal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed this old landmark hotel in San Diego. Nicely located to the theatre and other places. I would recommend it if you like older hotels with character. Rooms are on the smaller side but still nice and worth the money.
Kurt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, Starbucks in our Hotel was awesome. Loved the walking distance to Gaslamp and the USS Midway👍👍
Alexander, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location. A great value!
Steve, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place! Great location!
Cristina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great location!
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and clean, great location
melissa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, clean rooms and walkable.
Marie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great time staff was very friendly loved the room renovations.
Luther Nicholas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff room and stay
Justin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, specially Martha, she provided outstanding customer service. Best location, close to everything. Highly recommended
Jose, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Great Eateries and Walkable.
Marie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel and convenience of location allowed to walk around the city. Really enjoyed my stay
Francois, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location, great service, abd property.
Marvin, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall, our experience staying at the Sophia wasn’t bad at all. The night we got there there was a little issue with the sliding door in the bathroom getting stuck and not being able to open, the staff made their way to our room and at least helped to get it unstuck. I like the proximity to a lot of the fun stuff downtown San Diego. I would definitely stay here again.
Esther, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, good A/C, and comfortable beds. Great location near the train station and bus stops are near by. Be sure and try out 6th & G St breakfast company. Excellent food and coffee.
Anthony Shane, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The interior is all upgraded and nice. I would definitely stay here again
Katie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Clean rooms and excellent staff. Highly recommend.
Catherine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sofia. The staff was very friendly.
Kim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We like that the hotel is close to Gaslamp and Little Italy. We walked from the hotel and in a few blocks there were many restaurants to choose from. The room was clean and the staff were nice.
Chanthon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very nice hotel in a great location! I was able to walk around town and get to many local sites easily! They also have bicycles you can borrow for no charge for a beautiful day trip!
Leigh, 3-night trip