Downtown San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
The Sofia Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- A cute and quiet 1920s boutique hotel in downtown San Diego
- A member of the Historic Hotels of America with preserved original details from the jazz age
- The buzzing Gaslamp district is a five-minute walk away
- There's an on-site yoga center and complimentary Gaslamp Quarter walking tours on the weekends
- Wi-Fi is free
"Charm and sparkle" -- Frommer's
Map & Directions
Rooms & Rates
Overview
Once a stagecoach company building, the 1920s Sofia Hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America. Cute, quiet and fully renovated, the hotel is just blocks from the trendy restaurants and nightlife of the Gaslamp Quarter. It's also two blocks from a trolley stop that takes passengers to Little Italy, Old Town and PETCO Park. The San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld are less than five miles away.
The hotel's updated rooms feature fine bed linens, contemporary decor and free Wi-Fi access. It also has a 24-hour yoga center and an American-style bistro, Currant. The hotel hosts free walking tours of the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
From the press:
- "The historic Sofia has 212 rooms so fashionable you’d never guess it’s right down the block from the Greyhound station" -- Lonely Planet
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The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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Enjoyed This
(6 Member Ratings)
(6 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
The hotel restaurant has amazing food and a great happy hour! The room was clean and cozy. You can walk almost anywhere from the hotel. Cool old building.
Other Comments
Enjoyed our stay. We'd definitely stay here again!
Mary
31. Mar 2018
Reno, NV, USA
Enjoyed Most
corner room, restaurant and bar, convenient location
Other Comments
only one washcloth was provided for two guests, room was small
Michael
08. Aug 2017
Laguna Hills, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
No.
Other Comments
Super small room, shabby, smelled musty, very noisy because of very thin walls (heard neighbors on both sides), unhelpful staff, NOTHING "deluxe" about the room, NOT in the Gaslamp district, have to navigate the homeless around the area, and NOT worth the $178.00 I paid!!
Mary Ann
22. May 2017
Westminster, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location and history of the hotel
Other Comments
Concierge service needs a fix....we are locals and were exploring our town. They should know more than us about what is going on downtown and local city events. No help at all. We relied on our phones and websites.
Jessica
11. Jun 2017
La MesaLa Mesa, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Bikes
Other Comments
Restaurant attached
Kathleen
17. May 2017
Carlsbad, CA, USA
