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Overview

This chic hotel is situated in San Diego and is a short stroll from America Plaza San Diego Trolley Station. It is steps from Emerald Plaza, restaurants and nightlife options.

This historic hotel provides an on-site fitness centre, an express check-in and check-out feature and free bicycle rental. Staff are available 24/7 and can assist with booking tours and tickets.

The air conditioned rooms at The Sofia Hotel are modern and provide a refrigerator, an iPod docking station and a flat-screen TV. Each includes a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a shower.

Hotel Sofia is within walking distance of County Center / Little Italy San Diego Trolley Station, connecting guests with the surrounding area. Seaport Village and Horton Plaza are within walking a distance.

7.8
Good
1462 reviews

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€146
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€190
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€155
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€204
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€169
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€183
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€296
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€181
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Double room, 1 queen bed
€289
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Amenities at The Sofia Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reviews of The Sofia Hotel

7.8
Good
1462 verified ratings
Wonderful
594
Very good
299
Good
195
Okay
119
Fair
109
Mediocre
55
Poor
91

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Most guests praised the hotel's excellent central location, making it convenient for exploring the city and accessing local attractions. The unique historic atmosphere and vintage charm were also appreciated by many. However, several guests were dissatisfied with the cleanliness of rooms and common areas, as well as the small room sizes and cramped bathrooms. Service experiences were mixed, with some guests finding staff friendly and helpful, while others noted issues with communication and responsiveness. Overall, the hotel stands out for its location and character, but could improve on cleanliness and room comfort.
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Location10 out of 10
Atmosphere7.5 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
Room Size2 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2026
Hotel was lovely. There was a heatwave and the A/C in the room is very loud it was coming on every 20minutes all night and makes a loud thunk. Not sure if that is in every room or we were near a utility closet. Room is small
10
Wonderful
Michael, Sept 2026
Nice hotel, good location for exploring the city and close enough to the airport that catching early flight was easy.
10
Wonderful
Derikk, Apr 2023
Hotel was a great location but the big disappointment was they have huge hidden fees that are not optional. They add on a Wi-Fi and facility charge of 40 dollars a day that should be on the room price advertised. They wait until you are checking in to hit you with 40 dollars for facilities, 40 dollars for parking. I liked the hotel and location, but once you figure in the “extras”, you could stay ...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Currant was wonderful for in-room ordering, and the room upgrade was beautiful. We were here for the lululemon 10k race and we absolutely loved it. Thank you for everything!
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Traveling with 2 grown sons and a dog, we got an upgrade to a Queen suite which turned out to be the best idea.
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2019
Pros (+) Friendly staff. Greeting with a smile and explaining what amenities are available.
Cons (-) Clean room.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2018
Cons (-) The bed was horrible
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2017
Pros (+) Loved that our pup was welcome
Cons (-) Did not like paying $36 a day for parking
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Location is excellentl. Amenities of hotel are up to date and staff were helpful and cordial
Cons (-) Hotel is nearly a hundred years old. Room was on the small side but that is to expected.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2016
Cons (-) I loved everything

Location

150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

What's nearby

  • Gaslamp Quarter0.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center1.1 km
  • PETCO Park1.1 km
  • San Diego Air and Space Museum1.6 km
  • San Diego Zoo2.1 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot4.2 km
  • Naval Training Center San Diego5 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park5.4 km
  • Shelter Island5.9 km
  • University of San Diego6.7 km
  • SeaWorld San Diego7.9 km
  • Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery8.1 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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€232
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The cheapest month to stay at The Sofia Hotel is January, with an average nightly rate of €137. The most expensive month is February at €193 per night.

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The cheapest day to book The Sofia Hotel is Monday, with an average nightly rate of €117. The most expensive day is Saturday at €232 per night.

How far in advance should you book The Sofia Hotel?

To get the best price at The Sofia Hotel, book around 12 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 51% compared to booking last minute.

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  • How long should you stay at The Sofia Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

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  • Where is The Sofia Hotel located?

    The Sofia Hotel is located at 150 West Broadway in Core-Columbia, 0.7 km from the centre of San Diego. Gaslamp Quarter is the closest landmark to The Sofia Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Sofia Hotel?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Sofia Hotel.

  • How far is The Sofia Hotel from the airport?

    The Sofia Hotel is 3.6 km from San Diego. The Sofia Hotel is 26.4 km from Tijuana Rodriguez.

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0.7 km
San Diego
3.6 km