Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

Downtown San Jose
San Jose Museum of Art featuring interior views
San Jose Museum of Art showing interior views and art
Downtown San Jose
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica showing a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

4/5(2 reviews)

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

The Tech Interactive
Children\'s Discovery Museum showing interior views as well as children

Children's Discovery Museum

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

Children's Discovery Museum
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica showing a church or cathedral

St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica

Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling art.

St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
San Jose City Hall

San Jose City Hall

After visiting San Jose City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Jose City Hall
San Jose Museum of Art featuring interior views and art

San Jose Museum of Art

San Jose’s premier art institution celebrates West Coast creativity and explores the new frontiers of technology and art.

San Jose Museum of Art

Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

฿1,046
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience

Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience

฿588
per adult
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

฿1,340
per adult
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

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

฿1,536
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

฿6,048
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

฿1,143
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
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Top hotels in Downtown San Jose

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is ฿4,691 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿4,691
฿5,438 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,209 reviews)
"Mary at check in was so friendly and helpful,it made us feel very welcomed. The bar tender in the lounge, super friendly as well. From check in to check out, it was very nice experience. We will be back."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4 out of 5
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,911 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿3,911
฿4,540 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,036 reviews)
"Parking situation is not ideal. Pretty much valet only. Staff and room are great. T at the front desk is an absolute pro."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel De Anza
The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose

4 out of 5
302 South Market Street, San Jose, CA
The price is ฿4,611 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,611
฿5,358 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

The Westin San Jose
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

2 out of 5
495 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA
The price is ฿4,126 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,126
฿4,793 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (196 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay. The room was very clean and I just love that it had a kitchenette. Although I did not use it because we only stayed for one night. I can’t say enough about this hotel. We will definitely go back."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown

3 out of 5
211 S First Street, San Jose, CA
The price is ฿3,992 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,992
฿4,668 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Last-minute booking in need of a mobility accessible room. Friendly and efficient staff. Only two elevators. One is tiny and the other is a bit roomier. It is an old building, so it can be forgiven. However, it was somewhat inconvenient. The room was clean and well-appointed. The bathroom was easily ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,399 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿5,399
฿6,261 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Clean room, great location!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Jose

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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
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Civic Center

Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like SAP Center at San Jose. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Civic Center
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Northside

When in Northside, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Garden
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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.

Rosemary

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide