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The Sofia Hotel

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

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Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds
Restaurant
Lobby
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, View

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

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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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

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

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About the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.9 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

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tender Greens - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge - ‬4 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 Port of San Diego. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials. A 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences at this historic hotel include fridges and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Courthouse Station is 3 minutes and Civic Center Station is 4 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 211 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

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

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

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • 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 in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • 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 (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

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
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
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Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

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

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
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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 19.07 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Business centre/computer access
    • Faxes
    • Fitness centre access
    • Fitness/yoga classes
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Newspaper
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • 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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's 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.

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.

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. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services.

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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The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

6/10 Good

No frills downtown hotel
No frills downtown hotel. Older rooms, good location.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic but remodeled hotel. Not grand but rooms very well-updated and comfortable, staff friendly, bathrooms & shower fantastic. Great location downtown.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Value and quality
Best value for the money and I come often to San Diego for business. Fresh place
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
The Sophia was a great place to stay. Conveniently located within walking distance to many restaurants and the pier. Room was clean and comfortable. The filtered water stations to refill my water bottle was super convenient and tasted great.
Monica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice historic hotel
Nice hotel in walking area. Amenity fee is a joke. There are no special amenities. They should reflect the total cost in the room rate.
Susan M, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convention stay
Convention - stay Nice walk to convention center & Gaslamp Other attendees seen at hotel. Historic, rustic site in quiet part of town - Starbucks just outside building. Good room amenities Enjoyed my stay - would revisit in future.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay great atmosphere
Phillip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and staff! Just the amount of space and good service I needed!
Eulalio Jr, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, historic hotel in a great, central location.
Sarah, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great smaller hotel, walking distance to all attractions, and grocery store, I would stay in this hotel again.
Sasan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, with lots to do nearby.
jose, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is very nice. I would rate it at four stars. Very walkable. It's staff was very kind.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Taco
It’s a great location and it’s a good hotel…road noise from room was annoying even on 7th floor. Should have stayed on other side away from street. Easy walk to everything even convention center was fine.
Charles, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location
Stephanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay!
Loved my stay at the Sofia Hotel! I visited San Diego for a concert and it was very close to the venue and other fun places. Would definitely stay here again.
Kaiyah, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First stay
This is one of the nicer hotels I've stayed at and I've traveled a lot. A short walk from Santa Fe Station and from downtown San Diego Gaslight district.
JAMES, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Great potential but poor execution
Appearance and presentation did not match up to the photos on the website. Hotel is very tired and worn inside with an excess of brown throughout, seems very dated. Rooms are also extremely small by normal standards with minimal sound insulation between rooms. Having a sink in the bedroom not a separate bathroom was not great. Overall the expectations we had from the normal room price were not met, and I cannot recommend this hotel
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice spot
Adrian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was great.
Vincent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The treatment I received when I arrived the hotel was very professional and polite.
Eduardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed are stay and we were very comfortable with the location.
Monique, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is ok, expensive for what it is. Staff is young and inexperienced. I think the times that hotels like this hired staff that got education in hospitality is long gone. The room was nice but bathroom was dusty .The coffee machine only had 3 decaf bags of coffee most likely left over from people who did not want it. Parking is expensive.
Ildiko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Gustavo, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bad WiFi, but convenient
Only stayed for one night, but I went up having to leave the hotel for a shared workspace other than work from my room, which would’ve been more convenient. Had it not been for the poor Wi-Fi that kept cutting out. Because of this and the room was pretty average in all aspects I would not stay there again especially for work
1-night trip