Alum Rock Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Jose McEnery Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Winchester Mystery House
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
Santana Row Shopping Center
During your trip to San Jose, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
CSU San Jose State University
Enjoy the student vibe at CSU San Jose State University during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Jose Civic Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium on your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Raging Waters
Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Alum Rock
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Room was great, clean and had a big shower with great water pressure. Hotel was pretty quiet, staff were all amazing. The breakfast add on was a little pricey but it’s convenient and the food wasn’t horrible. I only gave four stars because the beds are rock hard which, after a day of walking around ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
There was hair on the pillow and food in the fridge and drawers from the previous people
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Overall, the stay was pleasant. Although the internet (wifi) was spotty at times.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Creekside Inn
Perfect and favorite place to stay with my wife.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Room had a stale odor. Lighting not very good. Heat lamp timer broken, possible shower leak. Ice bucket but no ice machine on the floor. It did have a good sized fridge, a microwave and a single cup coffee maker. Basic accommodations, I have stayed in worse.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
For being an older building, they did a nice job with the updating. Breakfast was ample and they cover transport to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alum Rock
Berryessa
If you're spending time in Berryessa, check out sights like Alum Rock Park or Silicon Valley and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hostetter Station or Beryessa Station.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Raging Waters or San Jose Flea Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Jose Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
