Downtown San Jose Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
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.
The Tech Interactive
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.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling 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 Quilts and Textiles
From traditional folk blankets to historic quilts, art-lovers and crafters will appreciate this incredibly diverse collection of textiles.
Things to do
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories
Top hotels in Downtown San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
loved the front desk personel
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Westin San Jose
Clean room and comfortsble bed
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hotel De Anza
Staff was very nice and helpful. Location was excellent, walking distance to everything downtown. Conveniently located right by the freeway too. Valet parking easy access to car. Hotel is older but our room had a renovated bathroom. Ear plugs provided were a nice touch since the AC is loud.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton San Jose
Paul at the front desk was super nice and helpful! Room was comfortable and spacious with a good view.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
All good
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Jose
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Jose Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and J. Lohr Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to PayPal Park and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek
While visiting Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Tech CU Arena and Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
