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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic San Diego hotel in Downtown San Diego with a full-service spa
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Exterior
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Restaurant
Room, 2 Double Beds
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1228)
The price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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About the area

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

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, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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 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. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. 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 vending machine, a front desk safe and massage treatment rooms
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • 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:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • 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.

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 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
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 (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 aged 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
  • 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.
Free cots 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 centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre 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

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 does it cost to stay at The Sofia Hotel?

As of 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on 22 Jan 2025 start from AU$292.99, 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 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.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1407 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1407 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1407 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1407 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1407 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

Asmita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Washroom doors were not closing properly - the only dislike we had otherwise the stay was just perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Maverick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, even received a room upgrade to a suite which was very nice. Parking lot is across the street, beautiful area, loved walking everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great but our room was interesting. Our heater was broken, so the room was crazy hot and then we would lower it for the ac to run and then it would reset to heat. So we ended up leaving it but would have to slowly lower the ac and then be cold all night. I did t bother the front desk about it because we had plans to be out of the room and then I didn’t want to wait and deal or move rooms either.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar Arturo Medina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, they upgrade our room to a suite at no extra charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice. I would rate it at four stars. Very walkable. It's staff was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

SRIDHAR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room size (2 queen beds) was very small
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Tiny room and poor sink drainage Great location Free bike rental is a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The treatment I received when I arrived the hotel was very professional and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, convenient location. No restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eulalio Jr

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and staff! Just the amount of space and good service I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was professional and helpful. Loved my morning coffee and spacious room but especially the comfortable bed. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
First, the staff was not helpful. The check in was easy but they did not explain where our room was or how to get there. They didn’t describe or help with any amenities. And, they checked us in to a room that was still in the process of being cleaned, so we had to stand outside the room and wait with our luggage. Once inside, we had very few towels and no bedding for the pull out where our child was to sleep. Secondly, they do not have a shuttle, for anything. We flew in to SD for a cruise and the hotel could not assist with transportation from the airport or to the cruise port. We were told there was public transportation from the airport that would drop us off a block away and we could walk to the port the next day. Four suitcases, three people (one is 4 at the time of this post), two carryons… and a partridge in a pear tree, to walk 10 or so city blocks or squeeze on a bus. No thanks. They wouldn’t even call us a cab. I expect better service when you pay for a suite. We got motel service from this hotel. Last, I don’t know why everywhere to eat closed at 2pm or didn’t open until 5pm, but options in walking distance to the hotel were limited. This is not the fault of the hotel, but still adds to our experience during the stay. Also, the elevator doors are not wide enough for the bellman cart. We had to rearrange our luggage twice to make it fit on the elevator with us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a 50.00 charge for having a dog in your room, but there is NO area anywhere around the hotel for a pet relief area. Why advertise you are a pet friendly hotel when you don’t have a pet relief area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Myrna

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer N., Escondio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t crazy about the outside parking for a guest. It would be best and I would feel more comfortable if the parking was underground are covered parking or inside the building.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lowell

Liked: Staff & service
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

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