The Sofia Hotel
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About this property
The Sofia Hotel is a 3.5-star independent property located in downtown San Diego, within a 15-minute walk of the San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum. The hotel puts you within 1.1 miles of Balboa Park and 2.4 miles of the San Diego Zoo, with San Diego Lindbergh Field just 3 miles away.
The 211 guestrooms are individually decorated and feature refrigerators, microwaves, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding. Each room includes complimentary wired and wireless internet access, a 42-inch flat-screen television with satellite programming, and a private bathroom with a shower, designer toiletries, and hair dryer. Guests rate room comfort at 4.1 out of 5 stars.
The hotel offers a Starbucks and coffee shop/cafe for meals and snacks, along with limited-hours room service. Recreation amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, and the property features a fireplace in the lobby and a living plant wall. Concierge services, a business center, and meeting rooms support both leisure and business travelers. Free bicycles are available on-site, and the hotel provides complimentary wireless internet throughout. Additional conveniences include 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry service, and tours and ticket assistance. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, restrooms, registration desk, fitness center, and dining areas.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are permitted for $35 per day (non-refundable). The hotel maintains an overall guest rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 1,465 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
San Diego Civic Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Port of San Diego - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Navy Pier - 1 km / 0.6 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Waterfront Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Seaport Village - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
San Diego City College - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
USS Midway Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Balboa Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Petco Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
San Diego Bay - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19.7 km / 12.2 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 31.7 km / 19.7 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 38.2 km / 23.7 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 54.8 km / 34.1 mi
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Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- $35.00 per day/ non refundable pet policy
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 19.07 per accommodation, per night
- Uncovered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).