South San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

A cityscape at sunset with a mountain range in the foreground and a river in the distance.
Silicon valley
Aerial view of Calero reservoir, Calero county park, Santa Clara county, south San Francisco bay area, San Jose, California
Road leading to Shane telescope, part of the Lick Observatory complex on top of Mt Hamilton, on a rare snowy winter day, San Jose, south San Francisco bay area, California
Beautiful blooming roses; people and water fountain visible in the blurred background; San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, south San Francisco bay area, California

Stay near popular South San Jose attractions

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

4.0/5 (12 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Top hotels in South San Jose

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
200 Edenvale Ave San Jose CA
The price is ฿4,617 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿4,617
฿5,313 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Great experience! Beautiful grounds and very friendly and helpful staff. Booked this for my mother who was attending a graduation she loved staying here and enjoyed exploring the historical features of the main house."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City

2.5 out of 5
2650 Monterey Hwy San Jose CA
The price is ฿4,187 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿4,187
฿4,782 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Wasn't what I expected"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
The price is ฿3,792 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,792
฿4,371 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (758 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, bed and pillows were very comfortable, it was quiet and not overpriced"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿11,205 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿11,205
฿14,404 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
"Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿7,336 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿7,336
฿9,694 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
"This was great! Check in felt a bit chaotic but the resort, rooms and cleanliness were great!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street San Jose CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,026 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿4,026
฿4,631 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,125 reviews)
"All good."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
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Where to stay in South San Jose

Find the best South San Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Aerial sunset view of downtown Danville in California

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.

Photo by Jay Morales
Open Photo by Jay Morales

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.

San Jose USA Interstate Highway Sign

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.

Photo by Jay Morales
Open Photo by Jay Morales

East San Jose

While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.

South San Jose Travel Guide