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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property

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

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 Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪12 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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 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

  • ‪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 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

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. 705 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1430 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

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect as usual!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenna

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very loud and not well kept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Paul, Breaux Bridge

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Yuma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discounted Parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, historic hotel in a great, central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

gel paula

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sebastien

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
- The shower was not draining properly and any use of it over 3 minutes would have flooded the bathroom. - The TV was working on/off all the time. - Closet doors were so badly adjusted that I thought they breank when opening them, very noisy and not practical. - Half the numbers on the safe were not working Bathroom door was very noisy and almost coming off the track on opening - Staff was very polite but probably one of the worst room I ever had, specially for that kind of money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was around $18/night. Very cute and clean. Rooms are tiny but have everything you need. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

10/10 Excellent

Emanooel

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

6/10 Okay

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean, quiet and well located. The room was small. Sadly San Diego has a big problem with homelessness. Restaurants in the area close at 9pm!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Clean and shower was nice. Wish they offer coffee and baked goods in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As always, the staff is very friendly. The cleanliness of the room was surprisingly bad and the smell in the corridor on the 7th floor where my room was located was horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
The Sofia is a lovely boutique hotel located only 10 minutes walk from the Santa Fe railway station and 15 minutes to the cruise port. Our corner room was beautifully decorated, and our bed was super comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024