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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near San Diego Convention Center

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Nestled near the USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo, The Sofia Hotel offers a serene escape with a lobby fireplace and living plant wall. Relax at the on-site spa with aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, or facials while staying connected with high-speed WiFi. Previous guests have raved about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $130
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Two Double Beds CitySide View

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

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One Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
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(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible One Queen Bed Cityside View

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  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One King Bed Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Queen Bed CitySide View

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

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Accessible One King Bed Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

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

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One King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier King Bed

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

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Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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Premier Corner King Bed CitySide View

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

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Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 21 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 33 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 48 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 4 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westgate Room Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

  • The Sofia Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. This historic hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Courthouse Station is 3 minutes and Civic Center Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 211 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite valet parking (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1926
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and free wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop.
Tender Greens - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 24.48 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Business center/computer access
    • Faxes
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Newspaper
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

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)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 40.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 50 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Sofia

Sofia Hotel

Sofia Hotel San Diego

Sofia San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sofia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sofia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Sofia Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Sofia Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 40.00 per night. Valet parking costs USD 50 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Sofia Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. The Sofia Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sofia Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Starbucks.

What's the area around The Sofia Hotel like?

The Sofia Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 3-minute walk from Courthouse Station and 11 minutes' walk from San Diego Convention Center. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel is conveniently located near the airport with a bus stop directly across the street for easy transportation. (7 reviews)
  • Pet owners and their pets were warmly welcomed and accommodated with friendly staff and pet-friendly rooms. (5 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located within walking distance of the beach. (3 reviews)
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Mischel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was okay. Decent for downtown, fairly expensive per night. Staff were friendly. Air conditioning ran cold, heater worked well.
Caleigh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Sarah, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room! Great view! Great price! Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here! Especially with this steal of a price for a room in prime San Diego location!
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Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Yamel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff the location the comfort everything was amazing.
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Najmah, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fairly good location
Peter, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms spotless staff superb
glyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Dennette, 1-night trip
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Gina, 1-night trip
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Maria, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Sheila, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and good location. Room was small though.
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