The Sofia Hotel

Historic hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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October 2025

November 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Room service

Explore the area

150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

Place, San Diego Convention Center
‪12 min walk‬
Place, USS Midway Museum
‪14 min walk‬
Place, San Diego Zoo
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, The Sofia Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. This 211-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Petco Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 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 with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

At The Sofia Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Valet parking is offered for USD 50 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this historic hotel include free use of bicycles, express check-out, and free newspapers.

Guests can expect 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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$130 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$166 nightly

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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
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 center

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
Lever door handles
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
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

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 organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed

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

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 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:

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

This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Resort fee: USD 23.80 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Business center/computer access
Faxes
Fitness center access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Newspaper
Phone calls
Sporting facilities or equipment

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 11 AM

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
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

Are free cancellation options available at The Sofia Hotel?

The Sofia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on Nov 20, 2025 start from $129.2, excluding 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.

What is there to do close to The Sofia Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 12-minute walk of Port of San Diego and also 14 minutes on foot from USS Midway Museum. You'll also find Petco Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Sofia Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 50 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Sofia Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Sofia Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Sofia Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Sofia Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic hotel include Champagne service, a pillowtop mattress, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Sofia Hotel?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does The Sofia Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Sofia Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Sofia Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Sofia Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls. A deposit of USD 50 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at The Sofia Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Sofia Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Sofia Hotel is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 2.7 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 12.2 mi away (21-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Sofia Hotel?

No, at The Sofia Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Sep 28, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff was very sweet and helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajvi

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlen

Jul 21, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerardo

Traveled with partner

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The stay was fine. There is no parking onsite so they charge 40-50 dollars a day for parking to leave your car in some shady lot. I brought cash I had in the car due to safety concerns, but it ended up being stolen by cleaning staff! The management was not good. They took forever to answer when their own staff called, and said they would call me back with my issue but never did.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We booked a Corner room but did not get it

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Convenient Location, but Not Quite a “Suite” Experience The Sofia Hotel was clean and conveniently located, which we appreciated. However, there were several downsides to our stay. There’s no restaurant on-site, which wasn’t a major issue overall, but after a long day of driving and being at the beach, we would have preferred the option to dine in without having to leave the hotel again. The A/C was extremely loud—it made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The bathroom door offered almost no privacy, as it was partially see-through. There were no complimentary waters in the room, which felt like a small but noticeable miss. Also, we booked what was described as a suite, but there was no door separating the bedroom from the sofa bed. Our daughter could see directly into the bedroom, which defeated the purpose of booking a suite for added space and privacy. Overall, it was a decent stay for the location and cleanliness.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Jul 21, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Found trash in our room from the previous guests. Left over pizza, candy and candy wrappers, socks. Who knows if the even really cleaned and changed the sheets

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

It was an absolutely beautiful room and stay the only thing we would like to comment on is having water in the room as well wine.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with group

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was amazing cleaning staff, front desk staff. Everyone was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santo

Traveled with partner

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Woodlyne, Lynn

Business traveler, Traveled with partner

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The property is qithin walkable distance to most of the restaurants in downtown but the place feels dated and dark.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Not a great place to stay. I don't know how it is rated three stars, to be frank. The hallways and walkways were hot with little air flow. The room we were in was small. The bathroom door was a simple sliding door with no lock on it and it did not sit flush against the wall, so there was literally a gap when you tried to close it. In short, there was little to no privacy due to the poor design, but the acoustics were good. Not ideal for close quarters living. There was no fan in the bathroom, though something did turn on when running the showers, I suppose to reduce the steam. My spouse commented that the bathrooms on the USS Midway were better than the one in our room. So bring a noise maker, air purifier, or plenty of air deodorizer for this place if you decide to stay. The TV had only a few basic cable channels. It didn't even work at first. I notified staff and they gave up on it. The staff were polite but not very friendly. It was weird. It is true that the people at the front desk do give mechanical "welcome back" and "good morning" greetings, but that is about it. Also, the hotel gets you with a 25 dollar "amenities" fee when you get there, even through you booked through Expedia. The self-parking is 40 dollars per night and fairly safe. During business hours, the lot is shared with the nearby courts. Our room was quiet. The hotel is not bad if you are traveling alone for business or a conference. I just would not bring any company.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Jul 15, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice property in a not so great area but just a few blocks from attractions and parks. Staff was great and very accommodating with pets.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel is great!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with group

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Great property in a fantastic location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

henry

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Our room was way too small and I was less than pleased with the amenities charge, especially since there wasn’t even a pool. Staff was exceptionally nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everyone was really nice and the room was cleaned every day. The best part they had a filtered water system you could refill your bottles with fresh cold water. We loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Business traveler

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay room 600

The stay overall was good, except the shower water came out very hot. A maintenance person came to adjust the shower knob. Although a slight adjustment to water temperature was made, it continued to come out veer warm.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Jul 13, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Terrible service at check in the hostess was not pleasant. We booked 2 room and they tried to give us different floors that would separate us from my kids. We had to settle for a downgrade from 1 room with a 1 queen instead of the 2 queens I booked in order to be on the same floor and we were on opposite ends of the floors. The noise from the people next door to us was loud until late at night. The AC wasn’t working we had to call for service. The outlets stopped working intermittent at different times.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025