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The Sofia Hotel

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • 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
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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 Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

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
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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

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

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
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

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 - 3.4 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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

When you stay at The Sofia Hotel, you'll be 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 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. This historic hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of USS Midway Museum 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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

Special features

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.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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 23.80 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

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.
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. 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.

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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The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

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

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, helpful staff
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay
jeff, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view and great location.

Great view and great location. Easy to get to downtown, the coast and balboa park.
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay at the Sofia

Had a great stay at the Sofia Hotel. It was right around the corner from the wedding fesitivies that I attended and walking distance to Little Italy and the ocean boardwalk. Felt safe in that area of town. Would definitely stay here again.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, rooms are a bit small but comfortable.
veronica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ronann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was amazing. Valet service was cool the rooms were nice.....
Alex, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Recommended

Really nice hotel and staff
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Nice, clean eclectic hotel.
Matthew, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Room

Perfect location! Small rooms but they are beautiful! Highly recommend this hotel. We had a corner room and a view of the water and the city. It was quite and room we stayed was beautiful designed.
Ricardo M, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay in here, great location, walkable to good restaurants and bars.
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff
Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!

Great property in a fantastic location.
Roger, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good and inexpensive place to stay in San Diego
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, and easy parking.
April, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location in gas lamp District

My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend because we were going to baseball games at Petco Park. It’s an easy walk to the stadium and to many restaurants and activities in the area, including the ferry to Coronado Island, where we spent one afternoon, The hotel offers a free guided walking tour every weekend at 9 AM and we took advantage of it to learn more about the area. The staff were very friendly and our bed was very comfortable. We highly recommend staying here.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location!
Jorge, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is in need of an upgrade/remodel. Pillows were terrible and worn out.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and very convenient to everything.
Bryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot, nice stay. Walking distance to lots of great spots in San Diego, including Petco park.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, great location with lots of good options close by and easy walk to waterfront and Gaslamp District. Super clean and comfortable room.
Sally, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wheater was amazing, the hotel is close to fancy restaurants and bars also theater and stadium
BERENICE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful

It was an absolutely beautiful room and stay the only thing we would like to comment on is having water in the room as well wine.
Natalia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

friendly and amazing, staff
Rodolfo, 1-night trip