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.
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling art.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
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
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Francisco Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Downtown San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
yes I love it
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Was close to alot of bars and restaurants
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Signia by Hilton San Jose
This is a nice hotel downtown San Jose and what you would expect from a Hilton. I do however have some feedback: 1) if there is any noice outside it feels as though the windows are open. 2) there is no smart TV in the room so you are left watching whatever channels are available, unless you have ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Westin San Jose
Great staff
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Clean room and stay
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton San Jose
Pool cold. Parking far. No room service.
Reviewed on 4 May 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.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Labyrinth are top sights worth seeing.
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.
