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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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The Sofia Hotel, near the USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo, offers a tranquil atmosphere with a lobby fireplace and living plant wall. Enjoy the on-site spa with aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, and facials. High-speed WiFi and attentive staff are highlights.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

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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
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 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

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
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Pillow-top bed
  • 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 - king
Premium bedding
  • 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 - double
Premium bedding
  • 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
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
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
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬1 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 reception. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Starbucks, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a 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 centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bike hire, valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 211 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and fridges

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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 transport

  • Uncovered 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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
  • 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 aged 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.

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 23.80 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre access
  • 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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sofia Hotel?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$179.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sofia Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this historic 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.

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The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 889 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1627 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nalani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all-around!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great rooms. Friendly & helpful staff, I will definitely look to go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyung Wook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic building but so neat Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel . Convenient location.. close to restaurants and very walkable. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the stay here, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel to stay at. Great staff and service, location is amazing everything was within 20 mins of where we all wanted to go. I will absolutely keep this hotel in mind again when I visit San Diego again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Great room, great in room coffee. The front desk ladies were so super nice. Loved it would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location. Walking distance to Marina, Cincebtuon Center and Gas lamp district.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a lot of areas, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent downtown location. Convenient to The convention center, little Italy and many restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot stress how much we enjoyed our stay here. Everything from the staff to the room was above expectations
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mayda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the gaslamp
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sophia is a wonderful property near all areas we enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay at The Sofia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petar-Vasilij

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave me the free upgrade. Loving staff. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and relaxing hotel. In a great location, clean and very friendly. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful: friendly, helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small but the view was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Super cute and clean room. Everything you need in room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very excellent! Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025