Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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San Jose Convention Center

5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in San Jose 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 Convention Center
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Things to do

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San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Rp4.468.807
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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San Jose Brew Bike Bar Tour

Rp850.465
Per adult
San Jose Brew Bike Bar Tour
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Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose

Rp11.287.990
Per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose
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San Jose Unveiled: A Private Walking Tour

Rp9.116.584
Per adult
San Jose Unveiled: A Private Walking Tour
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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in San Jose by Crazy Dash

Rp154.630
Per adult
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in San Jose by Crazy Dash
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San Jose Shuffle Scavenger Hunt

Rp334.001
Per adult
San Jose Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 Rp2.058.195 per night from 30 May to 31 May
Rp2.058.195
per night
30 May - 31 May
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff is professional and friendly, the room is beautiful, comfortable and very clean, and it’s quiet considering that we’re in the middle of the city!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.574.056 per night from 29 May to 30 May
Rp2.574.056
per night
29 May - 30 May
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We live not far away but decided to stay the night due to a concert at SJ Civic center and TBH impossible to beat this location."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
The Westin San Jose
The Westin San Jose
4 out of 5
302 South Market Street, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.377.295 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp2.377.295
per night
26 May - 27 May
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.123.699 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp3.123.699
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
"Clean and nice"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Signia by Hilton San Jose
Hilton San Jose
Hilton San Jose
4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.648.354 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp2.648.354
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was very clean and organized. :)"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Hilton San Jose
Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
4 out of 5
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.372.828 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
Rp2.372.828
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Overall a great stay. It's been a few years since we had an occasion to stay at the hotel, but it's been a part of our relationship since 2003 when we had our engagement celebration dinner at La Pastaia which we miss a lot! The room was spacious and clean, except for a few stains in the carpet that ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
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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 Avaya Stadium. 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 San Jose Flea Market and San Pedro Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to Avaya Stadium and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Santana Row Shopping Center 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 Avaya Stadium or Mission Santa Clara de Asis and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.

Rosemary

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide