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.
San Jose Civic Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium on 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.
Things to do
All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Great hotel staff. Veronica, receptionist at check in, was extremely helpful & professional. Kudos to her for being very knowledgeable about locations in the area.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Westin San Jose
It was just perfect for a work trip. I wanted to bring the bed home with me
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel De Anza
Clean rooms, helpful staff, lovely gym. Loved the Nest products in the bathroom. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hilton San Jose
Good
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Signia by Hilton San Jose
clean rm. front desk very welcoming
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
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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.
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.
Burbank
While Burbank may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center.
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.
