Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

A historic building with a clock tower, adjacent to a modern high-rise building.
A modern building with large windows, a yellow chandelier, and a stone facade.
A modern interior with a large red glass sculpture, a yellow glass piece, and a staircase with glass railings.
A street with shops, including a quilting and textiles store, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A large white church with domes and columns, located at the intersection of San Fernando St and Market St.

Stay near popular Downtown San Jose attractions

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a highway.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

8.4/10 (1,552 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.
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Things to do

Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

฿1,377
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

฿164
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

฿1,541
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

฿6,068
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

฿164
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Lower Antelope Canyon 1

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

฿30,109
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
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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 ฿4,792 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿4,792
฿5,668 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose

4 out of 5
302 South Market Street San Jose CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,716 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,716
฿5,688 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,088 reviews)
"The bed and pillows were amazing, and while the rooms are small, they're really practical; there weren't any makeup remover wipes, but otherwise it was great."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

The Westin San Jose
Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
170 S Market Street San Jose CA
The price is ฿6,831 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿6,831
฿8,037 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

3 out of 5
495 West San Carlos Street San Jose CA
The price is ฿4,765 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿4,765
฿5,541 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)
"Nice place to stay when you are in downtown San Jose or attending an event at the SAP Center."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd San Jose CA
The price is ฿6,905 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿6,905
฿7,997 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean room and margaritas were very good at the bar!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hilton San Jose
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 ฿4,083 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿4,083
฿4,792 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown San Jose

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

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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 large, ornate Victorian-style mansion with multiple towers and a well-manicured garden.
Photo by Greg Taylor
Open Photo by Greg Taylor

West San Jose

If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

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 building with domed roofs and arches, labeled "Sikh Gurudwara - San Jose".
Photo by Jay Morales
Open Photo by Jay Morales

East San Jose

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

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide