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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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Front of property
Self parking (USD 40.00 per night), valet parking (USD 50 per night)
Restaurant
Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
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Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬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 concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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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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)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • 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

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 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

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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sofia Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $142.5, 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 16 minutes on foot from Petco Park. You'll also find B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Waterfront Park 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Sofia Hotel?

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

Does The Sofia Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Sofia Hotel.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 923 out of 1660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1660 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very quiet, the staff is friendly, 24/7 and very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable, matress and pillows were super comfy and I slept very well. 5 min walk from Gaslamp Downtown, very convenient!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The place is really cool and has lots of potential. But the carpet in the lobby was very worn. Service and rooms have great potential, but it really needs a remake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, costa mesa

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
B
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was stuffy. Air took long to get room cool and was noisy. Sofa bed was broken. No restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis Othon, New York

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place is okay, but they don't provide the upgrade as stated on Expedia. In fact, they never do. Their complimentary drink is just a bottle of water! Everything for the coffee (Nespresso) comes at an extra cost. Very poor amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Demetris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So-so service...parking is $30 a block away!

We checked in, the clerk wasn't friendly but she wasn't rude either...I asked about the parking and she said since we have a placard it would be free to park where the meters are otherwise it's still $40 to park in the lot behind the hotel, but there was no rush to move the car. Well, the was misinformation: we went to the room to drop off out bags and freshen up before heading to get lunch and when we walked outside to check the metered parking area, there was a $60 ticket on my window from the parking attendant. I had to explain to her what we had been told and the attendant asked for our parking slip from the hotel, I explained again that we didn't get one because we have the placard and could park on the street when a metered spot opened up. She finally took the ticket back but I had to move the car right then. When we got back to the hotel, we saw a clerk giving someone bottled water so we assumed it was already in our room since it hadn't been given earlier when we checked in. Well, no that was not the case. We went back to lobby, got the bottles of water and were told they had filling stations on the 1st, 3rd & 5th floors. We left for our event and returned around midnight. The hotel was very quiet which was awesome. the next morning around 8 we went to the lobby to use the wifi because the room's wifi was extremely spotty. When I asked the same clerk who checked us in where the water station was on the 1st floor, she said "there's not one down here", more misinfo!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good experience and stay. Staff is very welcoming and friendly and I personally had a good experience with front desk. Hotel room was nice, clean, and small. I do think the hotel would look 2x better with natural lighting and more windows in the hallways but also I was only on the second floor and didn’t check the other floors lol. But would recommend th
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building and decor are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I thought that the Sofia hotel was great for my visit. It was close to my work conference, and the cleaning staff was excellent! The front desk team members were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soumyajit

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Shawnee

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

4/10 Poor

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had a good cleaning staff, except for some reason the carpet doesn't seem to get cleaned it was gross. Bathroom door was near impossible to slide open/close, shower handle to control temperature was nearly broken off. Toilet was running all night and AC it's pointed directly at bed so you're being blasted all night making it impair to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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