Top 10 Hotels Near Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego for 2026

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A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Donavin

P7,371

P10,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

2. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

1.8 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Nirmeen

P12,132

P18,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.8 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Audrey

P2,468

P7,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

3.1 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Stacey

P17,363

P19,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

5. Westgate Hotel

1.7 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Arlet

P9,677

P13,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

6. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Kelane

P8,586

P11,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

7. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Edgar

P11,829

P13,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

8. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 2.6 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

LaTonya

P18,126

P24,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.3 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Chen

P15,649

P18,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical plants.

10. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Alisha

P12,656

P14,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

11. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Nathan

P9,804

P13,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.9 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Karin

P6,583

P7,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape at sunset.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 1.4 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Nicole

P9,677

P11,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A room with a blue sofa, a small wooden side table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a body of water and distant buildings.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of boats in the background.

14. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Marina District, 2.6 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Sarah

P11,274

P16,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Troy

P9,136

P10,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a view of a high-rise building.

A reception desk with a wooden backdrop, a digital screen, and a sign indicating garage access.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, and a patterned carpet.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

16. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

1.8 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Mariusz

P9,335

P10,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A large, historic hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard, and a prominent entrance.

A modern interior with a dining area, a wicker chair, and a staircase.

A lobby with a blue sofa, a white armchair, and a glass coffee table. There are large columns and a staircase in the background.

A grand hall with a checkered floor, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

17. The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

1.7 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Justin

P15,092

P17,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Two people sitting at a table with a drink, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and tables. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a staircase leading to another level.

18. Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.6 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Robert

P9,565

P13,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, a bar area, and a large window with a view of the city.

A dimly lit interior with a long bench seating area, pendant lighting, and a stage with curtains.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Alexander

P9,857

P14,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central decorative fountain, and a second-floor balcony with a railing.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, and a view of the water.

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, multiple dining tables, and a decorative fountain.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign, multiple balconies, and a street view with traffic lights.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Marina District, 2.6 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Matthew

P11,515

P15,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Top Japanese Friendship Garden Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

8/10 Good

"Liked"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"It was ok. Good location for cruise!"

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"The inside of the rooms are very nice. The outside is a little run down. For the price, you can’t beat it. Alex at the front desk was a great guy who helped out a lot. Will definitely return"

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Love it. Cheap and nice. Make sure to add the parking!"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"Coffee"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, super friendly staff as well"

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel located where all the action is. Walking distance to most things..rooms are of a high quality with comfortable beds. Highly recommended and will be back"

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A street with palm trees, a historic building, and a clock tower.

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San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum

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World Beat Center

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WorldBeat Cultural Center

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Mingei International Museum

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Japanese Friendship Garden?

Japanese Friendship Garden is located in a historic area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 272 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Japanese Friendship Garden?

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Japanese Friendship Garden. Other good choices close by include Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego and Ash&9th.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Japanese Friendship Garden?

Expedia has 272 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Japanese Friendship Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Japanese Friendship Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Japanese Friendship Garden.

What can I see and do near Japanese Friendship Garden?

San Diego Air and Space Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Maritime Museum of San Diego feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and California Tower are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre, and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Japanese Friendship Garden hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

5. Westgate Hotel

6. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

7. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

8. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

10. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

11. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

14. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

16. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

17. The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

18. Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

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City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Westgate Hotel

Top Japanese Friendship Garden Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Ash&9th

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Pendry San Diego

Other attractions near Japanese Friendship Garden

San Diego Automotive Museum

California Tower

House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum

World Beat Center

WorldBeat Cultural Center

Centro Cultural de la Raza

Mingei International Museum

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