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

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

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

Rp391.680
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Rp4.716.480
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

Rp16.254.720
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

Rp570.384
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
San Jose Unveiled: A Private Walking Tour

San Jose Unveiled: A Private Walking Tour

Rp10.431.301
per adult
San Jose Unveiled: A Private Walking Tour
Gems of San Jose California - Walking Tour for Couples

Gems of San Jose California - Walking Tour for Couples

Rp9.740.994
per adult
Gems of San Jose California - Walking Tour for Couples
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 Rp2.147.090 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.147.090
Rp2.492.845 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (96 reviews)
"Loved the hotel, the room was amazing. It was set up nice, clean and felt at him. Easy to get anywhere you needed either by car as well as walking to places like the Sap Center for a concert."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4 out of 5
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp1.978.273 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.978.273
Rp2.296.205 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"I appreciated the Pre-check in text option, which made check in faster once we arrived. Close by San Pedro Street great for dinner options, but breakfast options were very limited. The nice guy at Hotel check in gave us a recommendation walkable 15 minutes which turned out to be a fantastic ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 Rp2.442.110 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.442.110
Rp2.834.814 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
"I loved the property, it's beautiful and the bed was so comfortable, the pillows were great, the bathroom was really nice, warm water was instant, nice smelling bathing products, i liked that the room came with a fridge and of course a coffee pot with coffee. The coffee was pretty good too (I'm a ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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 Rp2.212.650 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp2.212.650
Rp2.567.710 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,120 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The staff was perfect."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place 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 Rp2.008.595 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.008.595
Rp2.348.803 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was comfortable enough, but it was not a suite. I would have just bought a room if I had realized that a junior suite is just...a room."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.758.437 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp2.758.437
Rp3.197.886 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Room was what we needed. Didn’t have time to eat or use any of facility offerings"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 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