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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    5 min walk
  • Tender Greens
    1 min walk
  • Courthouse Station
    3 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Balboa Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

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 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Historic San Diego hotel in Downtown San Diego with a full-service spa
The Sofia Hotel offers 211 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.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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.
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.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

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 public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • Tender Greens

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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 available on site

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 19.07 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1394 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1394 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1394 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1394 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1394 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel was probably nice some years ago. It needs a refresh and an upgraded WiFi; there seems to be a new super wifi but its slow. TV had no sound, not major issue since we didn’t have time to watch it but still…why no audio ? Staff (old man) at night misinformed us about the parking when we arrived to check in and it was very frustrating: if someone is incompetent and hardly speaks english, please fire that person or put him on another duty. Hotel is quiet and well located, although surrounded by homeless people. For the price (200$ a night) its acceptable but I don’t think we would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, with lots to do nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was near dining and the event we were going to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

FRANK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away from the sofia hotel
Worst hotel I ever stayed at, AC was bad, no restaurant as it said on there web site Staff had no customer service! Do not stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was hot, but otherwise excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overall. Decent value in a good area.
Neat historic building right by Gaslamp. I had a corner room with a queen bed which was nice having windows on two sides. Seemed clean, but had a musty smell that can stick in long used carpet & upholstery of older rooms. Wasn’t bad with the air circulating, but the fan from the AC unit was quite loud. Not enough to switch rooms for my short stay, but worth a heads up. Walkable to local restaurants and bars & the convention center. Valet staff was great, always quick to retrieve my car, polite, and helpful when I had an armload of extra stuff. The restaurant wasn’t open during my stay, and I didn’t check out the yoga/ fitness area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only think I didn’t like is the parking but overall it’s good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Yuma

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a pathetic stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Grand hotel. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay overall, I do wish that the tv and entertainment was more up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, solid value
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nostalgic vibe, close to all the action in the GasLamp Area. Allowed us early checkin before the ball game. We didn’t stay long as we had to leave for the Airport at 6:00am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stafford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great on the outside
Room and bed were clean, and building looked cool! Cons: Shower drains super slow, water would build up in the shower. AC had a small clanking noise that wouldn’t stop. Just could use a maintenance/ tune up of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024