The Sofia Hotel San Diego
San Diego, United States
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Is The Sofia Hotel San Diego good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.4/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: walkable; historic; clean. Main complaint: street noise.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“The Sofia's century-old downtown stay”
The Sofia Hotel San Diego is a classic, century-old European-brick hotel in a convenient downtown spot — clean upscale rooms, easy transport, walking distance to the Gaslamp (yet quieter for being just outside it), Petco Park, the station and the carrier, complete facilities, valet parking (self-luggage; cheaper bookable public lots nearby), and thoughtful friendly staff — perfect for a solo business trip. The complaints: downtown noise — constant AC or outdoor-unit sounds; a slow check-in — booking said 2pm, the hotel said after 4pm, with one room ready by three; and small, dimly-lit rooms fine for a night.
- Rooms
- Clean, upscale rooms; small and dim though.
- Service
- Friendly staff; a slow check-in occurred.
- Location
- A convenient downtown spot near Petco.
- Facilities
- Valet parking; luggage is self-served though.
- Noise
- Constant outdoor unit hums plus street noise.
- Value
- A fine century-old business stay overall.
- Walkable
- Historic
- Clean
- Friendly
- Street noise
- Slow check-in
- Dim rooms
Best forBusiness tripsSolo travelersSightseeing
How it compares
The Sofia Hotel San Diego ranks #42 of 155 hotels Staylist lists in San Diego and #19 of 47 3-star hotels there. At about $352 a night it is 49% above the median for 3-star hotels in San Diego ($236). The closest listed alternative is The Bristol Hotel San Diego, 100 m away (score 7.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- 150 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States
- Hotel class
- ★★★ 3-star
- Opened
- 1925
- Renovated
- 2019
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 4.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: San Diego International Airport (5.18 km) · Train Station: San Diego Santa Fe Depot Station (0.54 km) · Metro: Civic Center (0.31 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Bristol Hotel San Diego100 m · 7.1
- The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter200 m · 7.8 · $540
- The Westgate Hotel200 m · 9.1
- The Westin San Diego Bayview200 m · 7.2 · $479
- The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego300 m · 8.2 · $669
Amenities
- Restaurant
- PA and sound system
- Fire alarm
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Sofia Hotel San Diego?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- How far is The Sofia Hotel San Diego from the airport?
- The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, about 5.18 km away.
- How far is The Sofia Hotel San Diego from the centre of San Diego?
- About 4.5 km.
- Is The Sofia Hotel San Diego suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.