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1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 1.9 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Wai Kit

￥10,300

￥11,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Deluxe 2 King Bedrooms, Multiple Beds, Sleeps 11ppl | Terrace/patio

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

omokayode

￥21,406

￥29,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View (QueenBed) (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Balcony view

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

1.8 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Victor

￥34,516

￥53,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Bathroom

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Living area

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.8 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Alberto

￥4,760

￥17,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Mabel

￥24,182

￥28,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

3.1 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Jorgen

￥38,821

￥44,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Westgate Hotel

1.7 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Chris

￥26,768

￥36,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

8. Hotel Narcissus

3.1 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Jeffrey

￥10,230

￥27,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Andrew

￥19,872

￥30,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Nathaniel

￥22,650

￥30,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Shelley

￥31,341

￥36,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Pamela Ann Callum

￥26,886

￥31,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

13. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Sarah

￥18,109

￥26,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

14. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 2.6 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

CHLOE

￥34,363

￥47,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

East Village, 2 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Heather

￥23,351

￥32,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

16. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 1.8 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Chris

￥12,727

￥34,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities

17. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.9 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Karin

￥17,250

￥19,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

18. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Melinda

￥50,360

￥67,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Lisa

￥28,147

￥40,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.3 km from Japanese Friendship Garden

Traci

￥41,204

￥47,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Japanese Friendship Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 931 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 192 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 145 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,173 reviews	View

Top Japanese Friendship Garden Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay on the bay! Very friendly staff, enjoyed the view from our balcony."

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay all around!"

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"location is super, staff was friendly"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The staff and room was very beautiful and nice. I honestly think that they should’ve warned us to buy the timeshare plan at the end shffeel. I want to check out without any hassle and that’s it. I broke it may be for only Marriott members, but it’s still a minor inconvenience. Otherwise, I would definitely stay again!"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was a great set up with there were more towels."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great time and excellent breakfast!"

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"The view was amazing ! The only issue was that the doors needed weather strips since bugs came inside from underneath the front door. Other than that, staff was great and the elevator felt like a great touch."

San Diego Downtown Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome and relaxing"

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay at the Alma!"

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House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

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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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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 275 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 Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy and Ash&9th.

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

Expedia has 275 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Japanese Friendship Garden?

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What can I see and do near Japanese Friendship Garden?

San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Air and Space 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, Whaley House Museum, and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Japanese Friendship Garden hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Hotel Narcissus

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

13. Hotel Z

14. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

16. The Artifact Inn

17. Gaslamp Hostel

18. Pendry San Diego

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Compare popular hotels close to Japanese Friendship Garden

Top Japanese Friendship Garden Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

The Sofia Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

The Neon Elm Hotel

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Ash&9th

San Diego Downtown Lodge

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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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