The Sofia Hotel

United States , San Diego - CA
SAN DIEGO, 150 West Broadway
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Cristian

Great stay, beautiful hotel. Not too far from the main strip in the gaslamp district or the train depot for people taking public transit. Plenty of stores and restaurants immediately around the hotel too. Valet staff were nice and very attentive too. Would recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Harold

Clean, safe and well located. Reasonably priced.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Richard T.

The stay was great. It’s a 100 year old building that is very very nice. I liked this place so much I stayed an extra 4 hours.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Amanda

The hotel was very clean, close to the airport and walking distance to a lot of places.
We were a big group (9 people /4 rooms)
The rooms were very well clean, but all 4 rooms had issues with the shower drain backing up and water spilling out every where.

The Starbucks Nextdoor was very nice and a cute delicious bakery across the street was perfect for quick breakfast sandwiches.

We were appreciative that we could check in about 45 min earlier, but when we asked for our complimentary water bottle It was an argument at the front desk where they kept saying they were only for VIP guests.
As a VIP silver member I received an email saying the 3 rooms I booked would receive the added perk.
Now, I don’t care about the water bottle itself, but I like my hotels.com app because you do get additional perks. I shouldn’t have to ask and then tell them I have an email stating I get something and do they want to see it.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Kirsten

Comfy hotel, room was a good size and the location was very convenient and in a walkable area with good public transport connections. Would stay again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Yoly

Wonderful location and the rooms are beautiful

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Elizabeth

Location was close to everything

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2026

Nicole

Pros: The staff was great, rooms were clean, decor was nice, a/c worked.

Cons: the elevator and room was super small. Like abnormally small. Made me a little claustrophobic when I was in the elevator. The valet parking was expensive (50 dollars) especially when you are expected to tip- and you should). There was a weird hidden fee of 24 dollars so the 75 dollar deposit went out the door. Started out affordable but got too expensive too quick especially for what it is.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Valet was great! Very fast and attentive.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

GUIDO

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Lyric

This place was extremely well done, staff amazingly friendly between the valet gentlemen and the clerks at the front desk to the cleaning staff. If there is anywhere I need to go when visiting next time this place will be my place no questions asked. Very convenient with the Starbucks next door or blue bottle down the way. Can’t wait to go back!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Jimma

When I arrived at the hotel the First Lady was very nice. Went into my room tv not working. Called and inform within 10 mins of checking in. During a 3 hour waiting period we called an additional 2x for the tv to be fixed. Asked for face towels (hand wash cloths) whichever term you prefer. They brought 2 face towels for 3 people in one room. They were not as responsive as they should have been. Went down the next night for utensils. The guy had me standing there while he text only to have me wait for a fork and knife than smugly inform no spoons. The hotel was really quiet and conveniently located that’s the only perk I liked about this place. The room is really small and the bathroom is super small!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Maria

Great location.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2026

Aimee

Location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Lucy

Valet parking was easy, reasonably priced. The room was very comfortable. We were upgraded to a suite. The A/C kept the room cool,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Noel

Clean room and helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Francis

Great location, comfortable room

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 May 2026

Krystina

AC so loud woke us up every time it came on. Bed extremely uncomfortable. View from window of a large coolant machine. Loud which we expected from gaslamp. Very rude staff at check in. She was annoyed that we booked with expedia and therefore we feel we got the worst room on the property #201. Love gaslamp but will take our money elsewhere in the future.

4/10

Poor

07 May 2026

Joe

Carpet smell. Need a big refresh

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Javier

Yes parking was great and hotel was very clean quiet!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Mike

Excellent location to easily walk to all downtown attractions and places of interest. Comfortable character boutique hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2026

Loren

It was great tobhave oarking nextvto the building. It really is a beautiful building. Lots of history. My room was really small. The shower was excellent. I did not sleep well there.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Robert

Nice hotel within walking distance of the pier. They were very accommodating with allowing for a late checkout due to our flight delays.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

MacKenzie

AC worked great!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Jake

The staff at the hotel are very nice and have great customer service! However, the room was very small and smelled musty. The ac did not work, our room was very warm. The shower drain did not work. There was also no bar or food at the hotel. After exploring the area there are so many nice hotels around the area I would pick one of those instead of this one.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Greer

It was clearly an old hotel. The rooms were not as luxurious as I usually like them to be. But given the price and location, I would stay there again for a quick overnight. They allowed us to check in as early as 10 AM and we paid a bit extra for a late checkout.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Carmencita

The lobby was too dark. My pillow smelled sweats. It’s ok for just one night stay.
The staffs are very nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Lawrence

Parking was easy. A little confusing but they did have an attendant out there who helped us out.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

John

The room was small but nice and clean enough. The problem was that the WiFi was not just slow, but useless.

I went to the front desk to let them know, but nothing changed. Had to sit in the lobby to get any work done.

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

JONATHAN

People were helpful and friendly. Loved the fruity water in the lobby. Great location.
Did not like the light panel in 7th floor rooms. Even after a tutorial, no one explained how to request maid service.
Water bottles were available except for an evening employee who said they were $3 each.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Kowther

Reasonably priced, walkable area, clean rooms, great amenities, and staff was great!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Gabriella

Cute little older hotel. Close to everything we wanted to do

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Ismael

Always a great stay at the Sophia

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

David

The property is nice and in an area to make it easier to walk everywhere. The rooms are smaller than shown in the pictures.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Gerardo

The staff at the desk were so nice sets the tone for the entire stay will definitely be staying here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Lisset

The staffs members are very nice and professional. The hotel is very clean, nice view of the city, but in my room the bed it was very hard.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Sarah

Overall the room was comfortable and the staff was very friendly. I was able to check in early with no issues which was nice. Room was decently clean, just a few things I noticed that I feel like would have elevated the experience, like the lamps and decor were dusty.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Eduardo

Very nice,, entric location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Katie

Great staff & location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

William

Spent a few nights before our cruise. Very convenient to Port, Little Italy, Gaslamp District

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 May 2026

Deborah Wick

Rooms were in the 70’s, too hot for comfortable sleeping. The thermostat read 64 (as low as it would go) but A/C not working. The sink did not drain. We told the front desk when we went out, and were told they would send someone to fix it. We returned to stagnant water and had to brush our teeth using the shower. Front desk was not friendly or helpful, no apologies. Because we booked thru Hotels.com, they said they can only refund us the Resort Fee.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Marriel

The place is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. Instructions for checking in and the directions where to park excellent. would totally recommend to my friends and family.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Adam

AC can be a little loud
Rooms are nice
Parking is easy

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Michelle

My husband and I decided to stay here for our 10 year anniversary, and we enjoyed how clean and spacious the room was ! We stayed on the 7th floor and got to enjoy a good view. Parking was easy to find and close to the property. I will def be coming back again. Thanks to the staff for your hospitality ❤️

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Robert Paul

The Hotel Sofia is a great place to stay in downtown San Diego. Walking distance to anyplace you’d like to go. If not the trolley is just a block away. The staff is very friendly and answered any questions I had to my satisfaction. Will definitely be back.

Self

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Barbara

The floors were filthy, the room door had gross white goop on it, there was no cafe and no Starbucks on property. The lobby had homeless in the chairs. I was certain it was a halfway house. I left after one night. I was booked for three. Yuck

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Srishti

The rooms were small but nice. Good location.

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Anthony

Room was great but a little stuffy. A/C was limited and so was ventilation.

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

jessica

Valet was great, very fast as well. Loved the different beverages offered at desk. Everything very clean. Only downfall really was our tv didnt work.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Ian

Nice place. Could be cleaner

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Daisy

Overall our stay was good. Staff was friendly and the location was great, not too far from the Gaslamp quarter. My only complaint is that between the towels in the bathroom there was a gigantic cockroach!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Juan F

My stay was one night but it was good. Parking, staff and room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Brittney

Beautiful property at an excellent price!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Michael

Great location nice room. Once their restaurant an bar are open it’s worth 5 stars.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

ANDREA

parking is okey but too expensive

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Reilly

Great place to stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Andrew Roger

Clean room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Lydia

Good location

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Destiny

The area was great for walking around. The hotel itself was nice and amazing staff! However our room had so many maintenance issues that made it difficult just to get ready for the day like the toilet, shower head and drain.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Jose Ortiz

Everything was cool staff was friendly only problem was there parking. Not enough parking for guest I’m not sure why tell us there’s plenty of parking when there isn’t. Found myself driving around for a while

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Rabiah

Nice place seem safe surroundings were pretty good for coffee and food would recommend

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Kara L

There was no connecting restaurant and the bed was to hard for me but and I we all satisfactory stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Carlos

Awesome staff!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Joseph

Good

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

luis

Great service overall.
I love this hotel

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Elsa

Parking was very close and the staff was friendly. The location is very convenient as well.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Karen

Amazing accessible room. Beautiful historic hotel. Next time we need to stay longer.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2026

Jody

This hotel was ok. View was disappointing it was to the brick building next door. Not what I expected.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Steven

Beautiful king suite with great view

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Jason

Very solid.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Steven

Great place in the Gas Lamp area

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Brittany

Hotel is older. Rooms are small. Staff was not attentive especially the valet.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Jazmin

Great stay, staff was very helpful

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Carlos

We got the on Saturday at 2:30 pm
We got the key for our room right away we got to room and I turn on the AC unit and It start making a lot of noise.
I called the front desk they told my wife it’s usually and old system and those make noise 😵‍💫they send a technician to check he spend 15 minutes trying to reduce the noise and nothing good happen
The unit was very very loud we couldn’t even sleep
So disappointed

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Ron

Excellent stay, but the charge for amenities, I don’t understand. I never used anything but regular items (towels, soap, watched a little TV). Also, parking is a little excessive.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Yesica

Overrated, they have a daily amenity fee that no one tells you about, I asked and they say they’re charging for the nesspreso machine and coffee and the gym. The staff is mainly rude.
The location is great, it was overall clean and I liked the toiletries.
You can do a much better hotel in San Diego for the same price.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Holli

It was a neat property but the room was tiny. The shower didn’t drain well so after 5 minutes the bottom of the shower filled up and started leaking onto the floor. When we got there the toilet lid was off of the back of the toilet. Just wasn’t what I was expecting. Photos make it seem like it’s in the heart of the area and it isn’t. Feels overpriced for the property and area. Husband and I are frequent travelers and were disappointed. We love a boutique hotel but this was not ideal for us.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Noor M H

clean room, not the friendliest staff but good location

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Reimundo Agostini

The hôtel is located closed to metro lines and bus stations. Commuting to Balboa park just cross the street to 1st avenue and take Bus 7. Will take to the Zoo and Balboa park. Also bus 901 opposite direction take you to Coronado beach and bus 992 to the airport. Hotel is located walking distance to the Trolley tour hop on hop off by the bay where you can also find Midway military carrier museum and seaport village. The hotel was clean and quiet. Good relax atmosphere . However no inside bar or restaurant. Close near by cafes are available and few blocks away you can walk to Little Italy. I highly recommend The Sofia Hotel if you want to experience Sam Diego downtown. If you want the Beach head instead to Coronado Beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Amauris

Amenities were great including Gym which I liked a lot.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Samantha

The layout was interesting, the room was nice nothing super fancy, but it was comfortable. Only thing I didn’t love was the door didn’t have a swing bar lock which I prefer for safety.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Scott

Great historic hotel in the middle of new-fangled San Diego.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Sandra

It’s a boutique feel and very close to the lamp districts. The bed linen was rough but in all a good stay.
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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Caleigh

Parking was okay. Decent for downtown, fairly expensive per night. Staff were friendly. Air conditioning ran cold, heater worked well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Michael

Valet parking was easy, although there was no one out front when we arrived, so we had to get out of the car to go in to find the valet. The front desk was friendly especially in the mornings. Late checkout was easy. Overall - hassle free and exceeded expectations. Although the light under the sink didn't seem to turn off which I thought was strange.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Cristina

Amazing place! Great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Leigh

A very nice hotel in a great location! I was able to walk around town and get to many local sites easily! They also have bicycles you can borrow for no charge for a beautiful day trip!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Jose

Stayed here twice. Each time was good. Love how close is it to everything walking distance.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Rosa I

The room was clean. It had a great view of the city.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Emily

Parking was right behind the hotel but it was like jumping through hoops unless you knew the area. Most places have a small map to direct you but the front desk just give you an address and say follow it. I spun around for 15 minutes. I also brought my service dog (I called days before to inform them and asked if they needed my doctors papers to bring, they said no but they will note in my reservation. They didn’t, because when I arrived one lady whispered “service dogs can only stay one night? She has 3 nights?” It’s a service dog; she goes where I go.) but I made no fuss or said anything I just stood there waiting for my keys because I called ahead and when I was about an hour out I called to ask for parking to be put on my reservation; which wasn’t I had to double check because I wasn’t given a parking pass. I know house keeping didn’t come through because they probably thought I was leaving my dog unattended but she has a job to preform with me so my room wasn’t cleaned daily but I’m okay with that but I do like fresh towels instead of me going to the front desk and asking for a them

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Shauntel

Very clean property. Next door to Starbucks and other restaurants in walking distance. Near cruise port.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Daniel

Clean room, great location!

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Roland

Book w Expedia, be prepared for additional $18/day \" amenities\" charge that will not be disclosed until you arrive. \"Amenities\" : Nespresso brewer, water bottle filler, super basic gym, access to bicycles, access to a walking tour. $18/day.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Anthony Shane

Room was clean, good A/C, and comfortable beds. Great location near the train station and bus stops are near by. Be sure and try out 6th & G St breakfast company. Excellent food and coffee.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Chanthon

We like that the hotel is close to Gaslamp and Little Italy. We walked from the hotel and in a few blocks there were many restaurants to choose from. The room was clean and the staff were nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Georgina Robertson

Expensive parking. Clean room ac worked.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Katie

I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The interior is all upgraded and nice. I would definitely stay here again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Cheri

I was staying there on an important business trip staying in one of the newly remodeled rooms.

There was an electrical short - which meant that the bright light next to the bed was flashing on and off every few minutes—even when the panel was set to ‘all lights off’ After trying to sleep for hours I went downstairs only to find the night shift front desk guys had no clue and there was no maintenance person available.

Eventually I was able to switch rooms by packing all my things and moving in the middle of the night. But I got no sleep and had to give an important presentation in the morning ;(

In the end the manager comp’ed the room for the night but I definitely would not stay there again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

melissa

Quiet and clean, great location

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Stacey

Clean, and staff super friendly and helpful!

Friends