The Sofia Hotel | Hotel in San Diego

| 7.9 (493 Reviews) | Pet Friendly 7 Bathrooms 56 Guests

Downtown San Diego Hotel | The Sofia Hotel

Hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Are you looking for a perfect stay in the heart of downtown San Diego? Experience The Sofia Hotel, a lovingly renovated luxury boutique hotel that offers all the modern comforts while preserving its historic heritage. You’re in a great location, just two blocks from the Gaslamp District shops, entertainment and restaurants, the USS Midway and steps away from the Convention Center to name a few. Affordable nightly rates and fee include access to the 24-hour Health and Fitness Center, Yoga Studio Weekend Walkabout Tour and Business Center. Among the many in-room amenities in Sofia’s cozy rooms include the NESPRESSO in-room Coffee Experience, Premium Fine Linens and large Bath Towels, mini-fridge and microwave, 42” flat screen TV, Wi-Fi and ‘urban cruiser’ bicycles with helmets. You can also Purchase and enjoy Spa Treatments located within the hotel. You may also want to dine at Tender Greens Restaurant located on-site or Starbuck’s first ‘Pick up Store’ in San Diego. The smoke-free, pet-friendly Sofia Hotel is a member of the worldwide Historic Hotels of America Group and award-winning service.

The Sofia Hotel is located in San Diego.

This 212 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Guest Services, Breakfast, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 493 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to San Diego and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 212 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in San Diego. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Sofia Hotel in San Diego is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Sofia Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pet Friendly

Designated Smoking Area

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Wellness Facilities

Fireplace/Heating

Restaurant

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Child Friendly

Internet

Kitchen

Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Coffee house on site

Wine/Champagne

Parking

Accessible parking

Parking on site

Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Toilet with grab rails

Raised toilet

Visual aids (tactile signs)

Visual aids (Braille)

Lowered sink

Activities

Walking tours

Tour or class about local culture

Fitness center

Fitness

General

Wifi in all areas

Facilities for disabled guests

Non-smoking rooms

Paid Wifi

Safe

Family rooms

Heating

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

Hypoallergenic room available

Designated smoking area

Pet friendly

Elevator

Guest Services

Concierge

Vending machine (snacks)

Pet bowls

Express check-in/out

Dry cleaning

Fax/Photocopying

Business center

Car rental

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Valet parking

24-hour front desk

Tour desk

Baggage storage

ATM on site

Daily housekeeping

Pet basket

Shared lounge/TV area

Vending machine (drinks)

Invoice provided

Internet

Wifi

Internet

Security/Safety

Key card access

Security alarm

CCTV in common areas

Fire extinguishers

CCTV outside property

Smoke alarms

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Breakfast to-go containers

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Delivered food covered securely

Physical distancing in dining areas

Face masks for guests available

First aid kits available

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Physical distancing rules followed

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Contactless check-in/out

Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Please note: there is a usd 35 per night pet fee at the property, please note: guests must be a minimum of 18 years of age with a valid id and credit card to check-in at this hotel, please note: reservations of 6 or more rooms is considered a group booking and will be subject to a different cancellation policy and prepayment requirements.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:

6.97

Location:

8.8

Staff:

8.27

Facilities:

7.41

Comfort:

7.99

Cleanliness:

7.78

Alvaro

Jun 26, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 7

Mexico

Reviewer Type: Family With Children

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Location

Negative: It is a 100+ year old hotel and it shows, lobby and rooms are outdated, carpets are old and not in best condition as well as rooms, TV are small and not even centered

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Deluxe Queen Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 19 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer General Iron, Carbon monoxide sources, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Hypoallergenic Media & Technology Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave Living Area Desk Bedroom Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator Room amenities Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe King Suite Room Type: Suite Room Size: 32 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Bathroom Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer General Iron, Carbon monoxide sources, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Hypoallergenic Media & Technology Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave Living Area Desk, Sitting area, Sofa View City view, View Bedroom Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator Room amenities Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 2 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer General Iron, Carbon monoxide sources, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Hypoallergenic Media & Technology Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave Living Area Desk View City view, View Bedroom Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator Room amenities Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe King Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 23 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer General Iron, Carbon monoxide sources, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Hypoallergenic Media & Technology Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave Living Area Desk Bedroom Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator Room amenities Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe Queen Room with City View Room Type: Double Room Size: 19 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer General Iron, Carbon monoxide sources, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Hypoallergenic Media & Technology Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave Living Area Desk View City view, View Bedroom Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator Room amenities Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer General Iron, Carbon monoxide sources, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Hypoallergenic Media & Technology Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave Living Area Desk Bedroom Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator Room amenities Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Quadruple Room Room Type: Quad Room Size: 32 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Bathroom Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer General Iron, Carbon monoxide sources, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Carbon monoxide detector, Hypoallergenic Media & Technology Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave Living Area Desk, Sitting area, Sofa View City view, View Bedroom Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Hearing accessible, Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible Room amenities Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 21 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Hearing accessible, Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Lower sink, Adapted bath, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 49 m² 2 Full bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Hearing accessible, Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Lower sink, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Roll-in shower Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 19 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Shower chair, Upper floors accessible by elevator Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 19 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Shower chair, Upper floors accessible by elevator Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Shower chair, Upper floors accessible by elevator Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 2 Full bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Shower chair, Upper floors accessible by elevator Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 23 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Shower chair, Upper floors accessible by elevator Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Shower chair, Upper floors accessible by elevator Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Quadruple Room Room Type: Quad Room Size: 32 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Shower chair, Upper floors accessible by elevator Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Accessible Premier Two Beds Suite CitySide View w/Roll in Shower Room Type: Double Room Size: 49 m² 2 Full bed(s) Bed	Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Hearing accessible, Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Lower sink, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Roll-in shower Bathroom Walk-in shower General Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room Room Type: Double 2 Full bed(s) Bed

FAQ's

Is this The Sofia Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Sofia Hotel?

Check-in time for The Sofia Hotel starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Sofia Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this The Sofia Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Sofia Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Sofia Hotel starts from $162 per night with includes Wheelchair Accessible, Guest Services, Breakfast, Laundry, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Internet, Kitchen, TV, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Wellness Facilities, Air Conditioner, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Pet Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Sofia Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Sofia Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Sofia Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Sofia Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Sofia Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Sofia Hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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