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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers can unwind with spa treatments or maintain their fitness routine in the 24-hour gym before heading out to explore San Diego's nearby attractions

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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8.6 out of 10
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About the area

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, The Sofia Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Seaport Village featuring a bay or harbor
    Seaport Village
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Disney Wonder Cruise Ship. Halloween on the High Seas. #lifeatexpedia #golden
    Port of San Diego
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006
    San Diego Convention Center
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mighty USS Midway - an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. Commissioned a week after the end of World War II it is now a museum ship
    USS Midway Museum
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petco Park
    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
  • Goldchild Coffee
    3 min walk
  • The Westin Lobby
    3 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    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
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and 2 meeting rooms
  • 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)
  • Limited on-site 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 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
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
  • 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 24.48 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 fire extinguisher and 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 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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Reviews

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1056 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1823 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a recognition of its history in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and convenience of location allowed to walk around the city. Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
was a very nice day… A great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for downtown San Diego. Small but very clean, modern and functional rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Parking in lot behind hotel very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in their top tier suite, they're remolded and have a very comfortable and tech feel. It was nice having a Starbucks downstairs, and the hotel is walking distance to almost everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, staff was great. All amenities were good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to attractions and major transportation hub. Street well lit at night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yamel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty hotel and the staff was really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Great location and history to the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff is amazing. Watch out for the hidden fees .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Fairly good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updates on the hotel were on point! Hotel iffered lies to do included on the price! We took advantage of the bikes and the tour! It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spotless staff superb
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff the location the comfort everything was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the downtown center. It was very convenient to restaurants, shops and sites of interest for tourists. The room was clean. The bed, TV, and furniture were nice. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean ,and spotless will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - excellent customer service, beautiful suite, great hotel location, and parking location is easily accessible and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the staff accommodating! We went for a quick bachelorette weekend with 5 women. There was plenty of space for us and the location was ideal. Other than not enough mirror and garbage cans, it was perfect. 10/10 recommend and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. It is just 10 mins walk to 5th avenue, 15 mins walk to the Portside pier, and the same distance to Little Italy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice area. Really close to most things we wanted to visit. Uber rides were pretty cheap since everything was close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice solid room, nice shower, pleasant staff in an older but well keep hotel. Know there’s no onsite bar or dinning but that you’re downtown, steps from things.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latishia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The staff were friendly and the hotel was clean. This hotel is also close to the Gaslamp District and Little Italy. We will definitely be staying her again on our next trip to San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026