Rose Garden Travel Guide
San Jose
Visit Rose Garden
Popular places to visit
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Stop and smell more than 180 varieties of blooms, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings in one of the country’s best rose gardens.
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favourite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly 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.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in San Jose McEnery Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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.
Things to do
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Rose Garden
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Easy going staff. Nice pool and hot tub. Good breakfast options. Nice and clean rooms."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"Clean room, very friendly staff, beautiful plants all over that made the place more inviting, multiple floors had vending machines, bathroom/microwave/fridge all very nice 👍 AC worked well"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"The room was very strong cigar odor we had to open the window to vent the air also they charged for parking and that wasn’t clarify in the reservation too expensive $440 for 2 nights never again"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"very nice place that is close to the airport."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
"I have never wrote a review before. I don’t like to complain. I read the reviews before booking and majority of them were positive but my experience was not. First, the location isn’t the best but a lot of hotels near the airport are not in the best location. Second, the food at the restaurant in ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
"Love the welcome glass of champagne! Easy walking to CHM and the theater and Zareens! Beautiful and swanky hotel."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Rose Garden
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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
South San Jose
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in South San Jose. If sightseeing is on the list, Almaden Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station to see more of the area.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
West San Jose
If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Santana Row Shopping Center and Winchester Mystery House are top sights worth seeing.
North San Jose
While you're in North San Jose, take in top sights like Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Topgolf San Jose, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.
