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The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
The Sofia Hotel – San Diego, CA
The Sofia Hotel – San Diego, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Sofia Hotel

Are you looking for a perfect stay in the heart of downtown San Diego? Experience The Sofia Hotel, a lovingly renovated luxury boutique hotel that offers all the modern comforts while preserving its historic heritage. You’re in a great location, just two blocks from the Gaslamp District shops, entertainment and restaurants, the USS Midway and steps away from the Convention Center to name a few. Affordable nightly rates and fee include access to the 24-hour Health and Fitness Center, Yoga Studio Weekend Walkabout Tour and Business Center. Among the many in-room amenities in Sofia’s cozy rooms include the NESPRESSO in-room Coffee Experience, Premium Fine Linens and large Bath Towels, mini-fridge and microwave, 42” flat screen TV, Wi-Fi and ‘urban cruiser’ bicycles with helmets. You can also Purchase and enjoy Spa Treatments located within the hotel. You may also want to dine at Tender Greens Restaurant located on-site or Starbuck’s first ‘Pick up Store’ in San Diego. The smoke-free, pet-friendly Sofia Hotel is a member of the worldwide Historic Hotels of America Group and award-winning service.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 2411 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room is a little small, the floor space is a bit tight, but you don’t go to San Diego to spend a ton of time in your room. The room was very nicely appointed, and the shower was great. Love that the room had both a mini fridge and microwave! We had one room with two double beds, for a parent and two teenagers and it worked great for us. Plus, the price of the hotel is less expensive than others in the area, so a slightly smaller room makes it more affordable. The area was safe and quiet. Would absolutely stay again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff were welcoming and helpful in answering all our questions. The young valet attendant was also helpful in assuring we had a place to park. We will be back!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location was great, the staff were extremely helpful, and the room was very comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great hotel!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff was incredibly kind. From the front desk staff to the valet .

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very good budget friendly option. Friendly, staff, good location, cool spot.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location. Nice hotel with nice staff.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Old building. If an elevator is down, expect a line.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I think I got the smallest room available in the hotel; it felt more like a closet with a window than a hotel room, but sometimes you get what you paid for. Even the VIP status didn't do much. On the last day, there was a leak from the ceiling, so good thing I was checking out. Location is great!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was very kind and helpful at all hours of the day. If we stayed again, we would opt for the bigger, classic room than a smaller premier room, as the upgrades/renovations were nice but didn't make enough of a difference to us. Overall, the property was very quiet and clean for being downtown and it was walkable to almost everything on our itinerary.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean, efficient, helpful. It's a great location! I would definitely go back!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We loved the room size, the hotel location, and the Nespresso coffee in our room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Overall, great stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Definitely a solid choice for downtown area, especially if you're utilizing the trains.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The restaurant, Truva, is excellent however!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Gorgeous room, stunning views. Would stay again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Only 1 elevator was working the entire week we were there. The air conditioner was very loud and didn’t cool the room as much as we’d liked. The bathroom light switch and sink were outside of the bathroom sliding door so if you got up in the middle of the night you were probably disturbing anyone else in the room. Would prefer a bottle of hand soap next to the sink rather than the annoying little square. Also weren’t impressed when we had the privacy sign up but someone came in while we were out and put an unnecessary sofa chair in the corner of the already small room, moving all of our stuff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room we stayed in had black mold on all the windows. The hotel is dated and the rooms are gross

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Gross rooms

Frequently asked questions about The Sofia Hotel

Does The Sofia Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Sofia Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Sofia Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Sofia Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Sofia Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Sofia Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Sofia Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Sofia Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Sofia Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Sofia Hotel is located at 150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Sofia Hotel
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 0.1 mi
  • USS Midway 0.6 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 0.7 mi
  • Petco Park 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 0.8 mi
  • San Diego Zoo 1.6 mi
  • San Diego Airport 1.9 mi

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