The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable spa hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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The Sofia Hotel

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Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Fitness facility

Overview of The Sofia Hotel

8.2

Very Good

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in San Diego.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the neighborhood

150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Convention Center11 min walk
  • Popular LocationUSS Midway Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo4 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)10 min drive

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

The Sofia Hotel is located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, and is near the airport and near a metro station. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk
  • Petco Park - 16 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

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 1 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 4 min walk
  • The Bristol Hotel - San Diego - 1 min walk
  • The Grant Grill - 4 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Historic hotel near San Diego Convention Center
Located close to USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo, The Sofia Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Starbucks, the onsite coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A water dispenser, a porter/bellhop, and ATM/banking services
  • A TV in the lobby, a living plant wall, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak well of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 211 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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 transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 40 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

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • Tender Greens

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Built in 1926
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 (climate-controlled)
  • 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sofia Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Sofia Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sofia Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Courthouse Station and Civic Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1309 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1309 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1309 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1309 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1309 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay. Thanks for having me as your guest!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekachai, Riverside

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay inside lobby area was clean rooms were small but clean satisfying stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a night.Parking is valet only $50 per day with hotel fees and tax added upon checking out for me is over priced. Cleanliness can be improved , found previous guest dirty socks behind dresser but overall the property looks well maintained for its age. we managed to have a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place.... staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nereida

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to the Gaslamp district and old town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Pasadena

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was a two block walk to my SD office and a few more blocks put you in thr heart of Gaslamp. Clean and quiet, so it was the perfect place for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiana, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a quiet area of business downtown. Bed was very comfortable- pillows strange. The shower was a joke- almost no pressure - we were on the top floor. The AC was soo loud- we were happy it was chilly at night- no way you can sleep with that sound. Valley parking was convenient but expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jianxin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location is great。
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aibin

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Oliver

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Small rooms, looks a lot bigger in the advertising. Also the A/C & Heating systems is on a motion sensor that shuts off off no movement/activity is detected.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024