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The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic San Diego hotel in Downtown San Diego with a full-service spa

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Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant
Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is AED 413
AED 522 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View, Corner

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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AED 550 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tender Greens - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salvatore's - ‬4 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 the lobby. Indulge in a facial, a body wrap, and a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Starbucks, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with 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 center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, a living plant wall, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 211 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

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 40.00 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

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • Tender Greens

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Treatment room

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • 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 available on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • 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

Pets 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 at 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 19.07 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sofia Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this spa 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.

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1375 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1375 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1375 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1375 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1375 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DIANA

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great smaller hotel, walking distance to all attractions, and grocery store, I would stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s hard to separate by the stars, I didn’t have a problem with the room cleanliness, the staff there did great making sure the room was clean. It was the front desk guy who checked us in was very rude. Also the ac unit was waking us up every 10 mins turning off and on when there was no setting to just keep it on. Staff didn’t care when it was brought to their attention. Also when doing the self parking the guy at the front desk when called was rude about where to park and there was no clear postage of where hotel guest can park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed are stay and we were very comfortable with the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

I liked everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenna

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very loud and not well kept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Paul, Breaux Bridge

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Yuma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discounted Parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, historic hotel in a great, central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gel paula

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sebastien

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
- The shower was not draining properly and any use of it over 3 minutes would have flooded the bathroom. - The TV was working on/off all the time. - Closet doors were so badly adjusted that I thought they breank when opening them, very noisy and not practical. - Half the numbers on the safe were not working Bathroom door was very noisy and almost coming off the track on opening - Staff was very polite but probably one of the worst room I ever had, specially for that kind of money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was around $18/night. Very cute and clean. Rooms are tiny but have everything you need. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emanooel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean, quiet and well located. The room was small. Sadly San Diego has a big problem with homelessness. Restaurants in the area close at 9pm!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Clean and shower was nice. Wish they offer coffee and baked goods in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As always, the staff is very friendly. The cleanliness of the room was surprisingly bad and the smell in the corridor on the 7th floor where my room was located was horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was okay but the ac wasn’t working and I tried to get moved to another room but nothing was done
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, BURLINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked😄
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024