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

฿1,402
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

฿167
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

฿1,569
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿167
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

฿32,652
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Sequoia National Park & Crystal Cave Day Tour from San Jose

Sequoia National Park Tour from San Jose

฿27,377
per adult
Sequoia National Park Tour from San Jose
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Top hotels in Downtown San Jose

The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose

4 out of 5
302 South Market Street San Jose CA
The price is ฿4,761 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿4,761
฿5,741 total
29 Oct - 30 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 ...
The Westin 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 ฿4,834 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿4,834
฿5,717 total
29 Oct - 30 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,617 reviews)
"Everyone was really nice, I liked parking was close and breakfast was good. Loved the couch in the room with the reading lamp."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
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 ฿4,320 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿4,320
฿5,120 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (549 reviews)
"I think this property was pretty okay except for the fact that there was major construction happening right across the street. No one told us before we arrived to give us a chance to book elsewhere. Our room looked right at the construction and it's not the construction but the fact that they started ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
170 S Market Street San Jose CA
The price is ฿5,505 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿5,505
฿6,497 total
30 Oct - 31 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
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd San Jose CA
The price is ฿5,477 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿5,477
฿6,480 total
30 Oct - 31 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! (1,004 reviews)
"It was cool to stay here."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 ฿4,114 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿4,114
฿4,909 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,040 reviews)
"We had a lovely time! The staff we're very friendly!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

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.
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 historic building with a tower, surrounded by palm trees and cypress trees.

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 historic house with a stone entrance, a flag, and a welcome sign.

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 building with domed roofs and arches, labeled "Sikh Gurudwara - San Jose".
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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.

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide