Name: The Sofia Hotel
Address: 150 West Broadway, San Diego, 92101, US

The Sofia Hotel

San Diego - CA · United States

100 reviews shown

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Grace

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

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Morgan

Gross rooms

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Raymond

Such a nice hotel and what a great location!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Amy

Cute place! We enjoyed our stay!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Melissa K

Rooms are clean and well maintained. Daily cleaning was excellency. Always had fresh towels and beds made.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Jonathan

Not a bad spot just inconvenient to have bad smells consistently. Not the hotels fault, the lack of city cleanliness is insufficient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

ANAISSA

Such a cute spot to stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Coral

My daughter and
Grandchildren stayed for 5 days good service central location, good restaurant attached to hotel, Truva excellent Mediterranean food. Had an excellent time.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Joseph

Amazing! Perfect for a Downtown San Diego stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Tyler

It was a nice experience

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

burke

It’s old, no pool and charges you $25 a day on top of what Expedia already charged

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Ryan E

great location, i walked from the airport to the hotel

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Glen

The hotel was amazing. The staff was less than helpful. They seem to expect that a QR code can replace human interaction. I normally expect a greeting along with a short brief on amenities and followed by \"if you need anything please let us know\". Instead I got. \"Scan the QR code.\" The description of amenities was long and poorly written which required me, more than once to ask for clarification.
When I check into a nice hotel after a long day of travel, I simply expect polite, welcoming and helpful. Not, get out your electronic device and figure it out.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Luisa

Was very nice weekend, the front desk people, maids, bartenders, etc amazing people

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Adalberto

Staff was really helpful and professional

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Nelly

The room was VERY small, bathroom was also small with a barn door that wasn’t closing properly. shower had no shelf or area for your stuff.

Property had two small elevators which one was out the entire time we were there so every time we wanted to go up or down had to wait 10 minutes or more.

We asked for privacy the first day but requested the room to be cleaned the next day and it was not!

The only good thing about it was its location.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Rosary B

Courteous staff. Beautiful room. Nice exercise room. Needed a recline bike though. Husband has Parkinson’s & cannot do treadmill but bike is important. Coffee in room was special delight. TV was nice & all channels offered were too. Convenient location to many places.

Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Joseph Edmund

I was booked through Sunday but the cleaning staff showed up Saturday and told me I had been checked out. While the front desk fixed it, that could have been a tough situation.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Mikhail

Noisy septic system at night

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Irma

Was a very pleasant place to stay very helpful staff

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Valarie

Very Small rooms, AC was extremely loud and didn't work properly. Elevator was down, we were on the 5th floor. Resort fee was required in addition to parking fee.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Greg

Our room was spacious and very comfortable. There was plenty of seating. The bathroom was modern and the shower was fantastic. They have Nespresso machine in the room for mornings and evenings, which was really really nice. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. There is a Starbucks just outside the door of the lobby so you can get a coffee and be back in your room in less than five minutes. When coming in from a walk around town it was nice to come in to find hibiscus water waiting in the lobby. Plenty of restaurants and taverns nearby. Short walk to Little Italy, and gas lamp restaurants. We also were able to walk to the Padres game. I highly recommend.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Natthapat

Every thing is good but A/C not working

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Kirk

The boutique style hotel was very inviting, comfortable, clean and in a perfect location. I will definitely stay here again, and I will highly recommend it.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Kayla Grace

The Hotel is very nice ! The rooms are a bit too small for a family

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Mary Martha

We enjoyed our overnight at the Sofia. We arrived around 2pm and were able to get our room right away. The room was a bit small, but was stylish and comfortable. We were too early to try out the dinner menu at the restaurant Truvo (Mediterranean style) unfortunately, but had a lovely breakfast there the following day. Guests get a discount. The front desk staff member was also able to give us an additional hour at check out when we asked. The venue was centrally located and very walkable to places and events. We went to a baseball game (Padres won!) and visited the Navy Seal Museum which is very good and more interactive than we anticipated. We will go again and bring the grandchildren.
Our only chagrin was that the air conditioning was louder than we’d have liked and blew onto the bed. I would advise wearing an eye mask so that it doesn’t blow onto the eyes.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Paul

I stayed at Hotel Sofia over the 4th of July weekend. Overall, it was a decent stay and I'd consider staying here again mainly because the price was reasonable for downtown San Diego.
The location is good, though not quite as close to everything as I expected. It was about a 15-minute walk to both the Gaslamp Quarter and the waterfront/docks, which wasn't terrible but is something to keep in mind.
There were a few maintenance and service issues that kept this from being a higher rating. Parking cost me $80 for two nights, which felt excessive. The staff was okay but nothing particularly memorable. I called for batteries for my TV remote, and unfortunately they never arrived. In the room, the toilet paper holder kept falling off whenever it was used, and the shower didn't drain properly, causing it to start overflowing after about four minutes.
Despite those frustrations, the room was comfortable enough and the overall value wasn't bad compared to other options in the area during a busy holiday weekend. With some attention to maintenance issues and a little improvement in guest service, this could be a much better experience.
Overall: 3.9/5. Good value for the location, but there are definitely a few things that need improvement.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Fraya

The room was small but comfortable and well appointed. The desk clerk was very helpful and pleasant. We did not eat at the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

IRIS

Very nice and comfortable hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Angela

Beautiful hotel and amazing staff!! I will be back to stay!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Erin

Old hotel, I'd suggest getting a renovated room

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Frank

Small clean, well kept room without a view.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Hollie

Great place to stay in San Diego!!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Carly

It is an historic building that resembles old NYC brick fire escapes. The rooms are very small, but for 100 years old, it is in great condition.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Min

Convenient and parking was convenient

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

jason

Aw3some hotel close to the marina...stayed for the 4th of July celebration on the uss midway. Easy walk to avoid traffic in car.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Rebecca

A lovely place to stay!! Gorgeous hotel, attentive & gracious staff, perfect location, and a superb restaurant on-site.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Catherine

Excellent location and service. Worth repeating that the mattresses need to be replaced.
Still a great downtown option right next to the gaslight district.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Catherine

Excellent location and amazing service. I’ve stayed here several times. Would love to give them another five star review, but the mattresses are in dire need of replacement.
I still recommend this hotel based on the location and excellent staff.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

estavon

Nice hotel & great Bar!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Brandon

Very friendly staff and very close to everything downtown.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Shelly

Really nice hotel. Beautiful historic property. Had a little problem with bathroom plug and maintance arrived immediately to resolve the issue, sent by the accommodating front desk. Close to everything. We will definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Beatrice

Wonderful staff, especially Esmeralda. Good location. Clean room but the AC was a bit loud. Very comfortable bed.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Johanna

The only minus that was an issue and was discussed with others staying is the very loud air conditioners. Not sure if an updated system is allowed or not but definitely needed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

catherine

Upon check-in, they downgraded my room, but did not tell me! They are allowed to switch room spec under Expedia T&C, but did not make me aware of this until I'd been in 2 very poorly-maintained inadequate rooms. Only then did they confess that they had a room of the spec that I'd booked available. Why didn't they give me that to start with? Why weren't they upfront? Why were the first 2 rooms so shabby?

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Mark

Everything was great. Clean, functioning, and quiet. I would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Sharon

We really enjoyed the Sofia. The room was exceptionally clean and very comfortable. It was also in a great location: you can easily walk to the water, and there were lots of restaurants to choose from. We will stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Braulio

Very nice vintage look inside

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Ryan

The location of the property was ideal for downtown in the Gaslamp district. The staff were very helpful with getting us checked in early without any additional fees. Thank you again! The room was clean and very inviting and I loved the digital controls for the lighting throughout the room. I would highly recommend and will be staying again on our next trip to San Diego.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Michael

The lobby area is a bit dated and in need of update. Has a Starbucks right next door. Walking distance to Gaslamp district. We stayed in updated rooms on 7th floor. The were well updated but small. Rooms were clean and offered coffee and bottled water.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Galen

Great place to stay. Close to train station.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Susan

This was a lovely hotel with a lot of character. It was about a 10-minute walk to the Gaslamp district.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Roman

Fantastic attentive staff

Business

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Shannon

Clean but the rooms were really small. Also the lighting system was cool but couldn’t turn off the light under the sink. When I called the front desk for help they weren’t able to assist had to sleep with the light on all night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Liria

Loved that this hotel was walking distance from everything!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Russell

The staff was very helpful in providing a room before the usual 4:00PM check-in time. We were able to get situated, freshen up, rest and get ready for the Padres vs Dodgers game. The room was very clean, brought up to date and extremely comfortable. I love the fitness and yoga rooms. The location of Hotel Sofia is perfect; a nice equidistant walk to Little Italy, Gaslamp and the water.

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Jeruel Jay

Our shower drain was clogged. I was charge for amenities it was not explain. I should not be charged for amenities

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Brenda

Rooms were very clean. Great location, walkable to many areas of downtown.
Would stay there again.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Erik

Over all amazing. Stay. Just hard to find parking. Cleaning of room wasn’t everyday. Wait at front was a little long gating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Dontay

Hotel staff were great. The rooms were nice and clean.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Grace

Everything was great! Small rooms but it’s perfect

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Carlos

What can I say about this establishment that probably hasn’t been set already it is very top notch hassled in an old building in San Diego. It gives you the feeling of being at home. The rooms may be a little small, but they’re quaint. All my questions were answered in a polite and timely manner. There was no jumping through hoops, checking in ballet and checking out, was done with a breeze, if looking for a small hotel in a nice area away from the gaslamp District, the Sophia is when I highly recommend

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Wendy

The 9am tour lady was great!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Teresa Handback

Front desk personnel were so friendly and informative- a pleasure to talk to. Hotel was wonderful

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Leo

Area was clean and easy to get around. 20 minute easy walk to wherever you want to get to.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Ankur

Very good value for money, enjoyed the stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Mark

Very nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Christopher

Excellent hotel. Will aim to stay here again when in San Diego.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Lindsay

We had an amazing time at the Sofia hotel! It was the perfect location for my husband to attend his conference at the Convention Center, and for the kids and I to explore San Diego. The bus to the zoo and museums picks up and drops off right in front of the hotel. There are great food options on every corner. The hotel itself was clean and quiet. The Kind Suite was spacious enough for the four of us to spread out. It was also nice to have our own fridge and microwave. The staff was very friendly and responsive, from bringing extra bedding for the pull-out sofa, to allowing us to check our bags until we flew out at 6 pm. We'd highly recommend this hotel for families or anyone looking for a city experience in San Diego!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Mery

The hotel itself was fine, but our experience at the uca restaurant was terrible. The restaurant seemed severely short-staffed, service was very slow, and we waited a long time for our food. Unfortunately, the food quality was also very poor. This experience left a negative impression and overshadowed the rest of our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Steven

This was the perfect place to stay as it is at the top of the Gaslamp District in San Diego. Walking distance to Petco Park, the San Diego Convention Center, and the Navy Pier. Plus is just blocks from my San Diego office. Great and Helpful staff and they are always ready to get you directions to the best for or experiences within walking distance and beyond.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Felipe

Good experience and cool restaurant attached to hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Dylan

When I booked I picked the premium queen suite. What was shown was NOT what we got. We couldn’t even watch the tv because it was on the wall beside the bed.
While I understand you don’t always get what you see I expected to at least have a usable room.
The ac did not keep up, even having it set at 64 degrees it said it was 73. The windows are sealed shut so you can’t even get a breeze going to help cool it down.
The shower is tiny, and we had a sewage smell coming from both it and the sink.

Overall I was very disappointed in what we received versus what room we got considering I “upgraded” to the premium.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Peter

Location and staff was great

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Aaron

Clean comfortable hotel close to everything in Gaslamp.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Joseph

Nice clean modern room (although room was small) but fine for 1 person.
Parking was good as it’s owned by Hotel. It was super convienent to be able to park & leave car in a secure area & then walk the Gaslamp!
Staff was helpful at the Desk upon Checkin & Checkout.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Shannon

Convenient downtown hotel, within walking distance to pier and dining establishments in Little Italy. Attached Mediterranean restaurant Truva very nice, good food, cocktails and excellent service. Seems like older hotel with musty smell in lobby and hallways, but room was clean and comfortable. Need to find way to prevent water leakage from shower - bath floor always a mess.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Lily

There was a thick layer of dust on the furniture. Had to clean it myself.
Also the staff do not do a thorough cleaning, as there was a mans jacket left in the closet.
We wanted to go on the walking tour but apparently they do not have that anymore.
Otherwise a nice place to stay.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Shaun

They checked me into uncleaned room and when I brought it to their attention they put me in a room that directly butted up to the elevator. You could literally hear the elevator move all night. The room didn't cool down. When it was cleaned(not well) they didn't replenish the coffee. The gym was not good, again equipment, no bikes and the topper was $40 a night for parking. For me it was not worth the price. Best part was the staff. They were all great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

savannah

Fantastic!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

savannah

Fantastic and beautiful hotel! The bathrooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. It’s in a perfect part of town where you can walk to multiple neighborhoods or the harbor. Would definitely stay here again when visiting.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Diana

This was my first time staying at this hotel. I was very pleasantly surprised. The staff was always so friendly and welcoming. The room was beautiful and well maintained. I will definitely be staying here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

DEBORA

The ac could be better I had it set in 69 and the room didn’t feel like it

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Salumeh

Great location. Rooms were a bit warm.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

Miranda

Like: Clean. Convenient location. Good AC. Good soap & good shower water pressure.
Dislike: Hidden $25/night WiFi fee not included in booking cost. Cheap sheets. No shelf space in bathroom. Bathroom no real door and disconnected sink. Small room. Needs general refurbishing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Arthur

Wonderful place to stay. Looking forward to my next visit.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Ivan

Decent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Terry

Loved the location and the Truva restaurant.

Self

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

Geraldynne

Cat fish,good location though. No parking, no amenities, no maintenance, no good service!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Eric

We had an excellent stay. The location is perfect. Transit is readily accessible and lots of dining options close by.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Alexandrea

Hotel is an historic building so things might not be perfect but location is great and staff were all professional and helpful.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

joan

The staff were okay not super friendly but accommodating.the hotel was quiet the rooms were small for 3 to move around in but overall we enjoyed our stay

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Evan

The

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

AURANGZEB

The hotel adds a vague “Guest Services” fee of $24 per night that is in the fine print of the advertised room rate. This brought the actual cost to about $215/night at checkout. If these mandatory fees were included upfront, some budget-conscious travelers might filter the property out during their search. Hiding part of the cost until later makes the pricing feel less transparent than it should be.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Kun

Staff are helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Annel

Loved the location, the room was just right with space and set up. It felt cozy and clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Jacob

Great location. Parking is a bit annoying but other than that a great place to stay and I would stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Thomas

Beautiful rooms. I wish they had room service, but love the new restaurant.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Jeanine

We checked in and there was a mix-up on the room and we didn't get the room that was promised but the stuff was very accommodating and did as much as they could

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Annigje

I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely kept and clean everything was, including carpets and furniture. The coffee in the room was great. The only negative is that there is no breakfast included and the adjacent restaurant to buy it does not open until 7:00 am. However, there is a Starbucks also next door. I highly recommend the room for the very good rate that I had.

Self