The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • USS Midway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 - 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

  • 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 Cucina & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Historic hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center
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 at the property

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
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

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1437 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lowell

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Milan

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just one night
The room was small with two queen beds and only one desk chair. The hand basin was in the entryway separate from the small toilet/shower room. It seemed suitable for a single traveller (with one bed) but cramped for two. We found Tender Greens and the Corner Bakery close by for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived early so expected to have to store our bags but was pleasantly surprised to get a room right away. Requested a later check out by one hour and was provided with that. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Everything else was kind of awful. Elevators felt like they were going to give out at any moment. I’ve met sandpaper softer than the sheets. Literally got a fabric burn on my elbow from rolling over one night. Amazing hot water, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

eloisa, san diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was confortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hyung Keun, seoul

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It is no frills and reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Siomara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelsy, Goffstown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and area were nice. The only problem was that there were no eating establishments open after 8-9pm. We had to order by grub hub. No service in our room on one day. Parking is pretty steep too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Rae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean. The location was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaiyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did liked everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Updated, older hotel. Not a chain!
I’d rather stay in an older hotel that’s been updated instead of chain hotels. The Sofia fit the bill beautifully
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wasit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable hotel
Wonderful! Room was small but very clean and quiet. The only problem was an internet outage on the 2nd night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DIANA

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great smaller hotel, walking distance to all attractions, and grocery store, I would stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024