The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Sofia Hotel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Two Double Beds CitySide View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible One Queen Bed Cityside View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One King Bed Studio Suite

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

Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

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

One Queen Bed CitySide View

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

Accessible One King Bed Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Two Double Bed Suite w/Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One King Bed

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

Premier King Bed

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

Premier Two Double Beds CitySide View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier King Bed Studio Suite CitySide View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Queen Bed CitySide View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Corner Queen Bed CitySide View

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

Premier Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Corner King Bed CitySide View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

About this property

The Sofia Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and a business center.
The Sofia Hotel offers 211 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sofia Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Sofia Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Sofia Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop.
Tender Greens - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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 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

  • Pets: 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, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 24.48 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

The Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1322 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 278 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 2250 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean & staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sofia. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect trip - thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night 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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing clean, comfortable and well suited hotel. We would definitely stay here again. Plus the beds are so comfortable! It worked perfectly for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mischel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean, the beds were soo comfy, and staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay and no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the fitness room! Very close to convention center, super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUBEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location for gas lamp, Little Italy and the harbor areas.
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfy and clean, like on the pictures. Hotel has a very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026