West San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

A large, ornate building with a red roof and multiple towers, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and palm trees.
A large, ornate Victorian-style house with a red-tiled roof and multiple towers.
A historic building with a distinctive architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a tiled roof.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including a turret and decorative windows.
A large, ornate Victorian-style building with multiple towers and a well-manicured garden with hedges and statues.

Stay near popular West San Jose attractions

Winchester Mystery House

8.4/10 (1,679 reviews)
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
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Things to do

Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

฿1,390
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿165
per traveller
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair

฿1,557
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

฿6,130
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿168
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

฿4,269
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
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Top hotels in West San Jose

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Cupertino

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Cupertino

3 out of 5
4241 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA
The price is ฿5,439 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿5,439
฿6,261 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Awful experience. Charged twice for my stay"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is ฿3,744 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿3,744
฿4,276 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,164 reviews)
"The staff is nice. Room is clean and big."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

3 out of 5
910 E Fremont Ave Sunnyvale CA
The price is ฿3,322 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,322
฿3,744 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel is in a nice location. It seems really safe. We enjoyed being close enough to go to San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Mount Hermon. It’s pretty central to many destinations. It’s clean and the beds are very comfortable."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
The price is ฿3,169 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,169
฿3,676 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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. ...
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas

Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas

3.5 out of 5
777 Bellew Dr Milpitas CA
The price is ฿3,646 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿3,646
฿4,163 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free local area shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,076 reviews)
"Beautiful room and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is ฿3,518 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,518
฿3,971 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Maple Tree Inn
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Where to stay in West San Jose

Find the best West San Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white church with domes and columns, located at the intersection of San Fernando St and Market St.

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 Market, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a river, green spaces, and mountains in the background.

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.

A cityscape with a sunset over mountains.

Willow Glen

When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or SAP Center at San Jose and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

A highway sign for Exit 2B to San Jose on I-101 South, 1 mile ahead.

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.

A coastal landscape with a wooden structure, a bridge, and a river.
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Alviso

If you're spending some time in Alviso, San Francisco Bay and Topgolf San Jose are top sights worth seeing.

West San Jose Travel Guide