The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Clara University in Santa Clara - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of a bathroom through an open door.

A reception area with a wooden wall, a black reception desk, a clock, and a tall floor lamp.

A covered outdoor corridor with wooden ceiling, concrete pillars, and large windows.

A closet with a hanging rack, an ironing board, and a bag labeled "HAIR DRYER".

1. Sterling Inn

0.6 km from Santa Clara University

Kathryn

Rp1.827.157

Rp2.073.823 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a fireplace.

A reception area with two counters, a patterned wall, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a window with a view.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating area, and a table with chairs.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport

2.9 km from Santa Clara University

Kristel Joyce

Rp2.524.996

Rp2.965.500 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel room with large windows, green chairs, a sofa, and a pool view.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern reception area with vertical wooden slats and a circular green plant design.

3. Element by Marriott San Jose Airport

1 km from Santa Clara University

Larisa

Rp2.598.624

Rp3.051.053 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A row of white wooden chairs with a unique design, arranged in a dining area with wooden flooring and a warm ceiling.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a red reception desk, wooden paneling, and a chandelier.

4. Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection

3.2 km from Santa Clara University

Shannon

Rp4.868.414

Rp5.683.923 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.

A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.

5. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3.2 km from Santa Clara University

Kareem Sameh

Rp2.129.428

Rp2.505.870 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern hotel with large glass windows, a well-lit lobby, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned chairs, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and various appliances.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

3.1 km from Santa Clara University

Hyunchae

Rp1.887.787

Rp2.225.061 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a landscaped garden in front, including various shrubs and a clock tower.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a water dispenser, and a cash box.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a staircase, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

7. Best Western Plus Airport Plaza

1 km from Santa Clara University

selene

Rp2.197.822

Rp2.549.474 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a blue carpet. There are two exit signs on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass table.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara-Silicon Valley by IHG

2.8 km from Santa Clara University

Sunny

Rp2.400.118

Rp2.728.814 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern kitchen with a long island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, two chairs, a pendant light, a painting, a reception area, and a large window.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a vending machine.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large dining area, a staircase, and a view into a kitchen area.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

3.1 km from Santa Clara University

Tammy

Rp2.048.582

Rp2.411.930 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two windows with blinds.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone pillars, and a clear sign indicating the time of day.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a large umbrella.

A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.

10. Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

1.7 km from Santa Clara University

Maqsood

Rp1.932.907

Rp2.197.619 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and lamp.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a dresser.

11. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

2.6 km from Santa Clara University

Aimee

Rp2.093.336

Rp2.482.047 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A hotel with neon signs, a street sign, and a traffic light.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A compact room with a wooden cabinet containing a television and a small refrigerator.

A building with two doors, one pink and one white, with numbers 103 and 104 respectively. There is a garden with various plants and flowers in front of the doors.

12. The Flamingo Motel

3 km from Santa Clara University

Christopher

Rp2.044.262

Rp2.371.452 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.

13. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 km from Santa Clara University

Estrella

Rp2.217.321

Rp2.603.639 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted TV, and a bedside table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a dark wood dresser, a flat-screen TV, a gray sofa, a bed with patterned bedding, and a window with blinds.

A hotel entrance with a sign for SureStay PLUS HOTEL by BEST WESTERN.

14. SureStay Plus by Best Western Santa Clara Silicon Valley

1 km from Santa Clara University

Cinthya

Rp1.932.907

Rp2.197.619 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel sign with the name "WAFER 450 HOTEL" and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern building with a "NOW OPEN" sign, a parking lot, and a "WAFER 450 ENTER" sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a bedside table, and a radiator.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a framed picture, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. WAFER 450 Hotel

2.9 km from Santa Clara University

marie

Rp1.784.673

Rp2.029.084 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a paved area with marked parking spaces.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel with a courtyard, featuring a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-stocked bar with various bottles.

16. Courtyard San Jose Airport

3.2 km from Santa Clara University

Silvestre

Rp1.982.894

Rp2.335.604 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a central round table, multiple seating options, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a flat-screen TV displaying the hotel name, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are two side tables with lamps, and a large window with a view of trees.

17. The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2.8 km from Santa Clara University

WENDI

Rp2.866.473

Rp3.330.698 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A breakfast buffet with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign reading "THIS IS HOW WE ROLL", and a patterned wall in the background.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other breakfast items.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

A two-story building with a stone facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara by IHG

1.7 km from Santa Clara University

HeeSu

Rp2.436.210

Rp2.769.849 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a modern design, featuring a pathway, potted plants, and a view of parked cars and trees in the background.

A two-story motel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a flag.

A modern hotel room with a coffee maker, a lamp, and a tray with a towel and coffee cups.

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

19. Signature Inn Santa Clara

0.6 km from Santa Clara University

Lucas

Rp1.930.922

Rp2.195.476 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.

A sign for Granada Santa Clara Hotel with directional arrow.

A living room with two brown leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a potted plant, and two framed artworks on the wall.

20. Granada Hotel Santa Clara

3 km from Santa Clara University

Tami

Rp1.607.899

Rp1.824.965 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Clara University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sterling Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,018 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport	9.4 Exceptional 916 reviews	View
Element by Marriott San Jose Airport	9.4 Exceptional 578 reviews	View
Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,743 reviews	View

Top Santa Clara University Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk was very welcoming and accommodating! The room was very clean and very spacious. Thank you for a great stay!"

Granada Hotel Santa Clara

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room with nice air conditioning and the staff were so kind every time I spoke with them. Thank you!"

Sterling Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Ed, the manager is really nice and welcoming"

Sonesta Silicon Valley

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and spacious. Very friendly staff. Hotel located in a quiet location but close to lots of places"

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Signature Inn Santa Clara

8/10 Good

"What a welcoming and kind check in @ 8:30pm on a Sunday. Room was convenient and clean! I could still smell the clean from earlier in the day. Highly recommend, safe area too"

Rose Garden Inn - San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"It was a very clean room. The staff were friendly. And the free parking was a plus"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great! Rooms were clean! Parking convenient and close to lobby! Over all great place to stay!"

Valley Inn San Jose

8/10 Good

"The receptionist is truly professional and very hospitality."

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Leavey Center

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Stevens Stadium

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De Saissest Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at De Saissest Museum during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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PayPal Park

8.2/10 (243 reviews)

Catch an event at PayPal Park during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Civic Center Park

7.8/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Civic Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Statue of Saint Clare

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Clara when you spend time at Statue of Saint Clare. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Harris-Lass Historic Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Harris-Lass Historic Museum in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Clara University?

Santa Clara University is located in an area of Santa Clara known for its array of dining options, sporting events and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 50 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Clara University?

Adjacent to Santa Clara University, Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley Santa Clara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers in-room kitchens and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Sterling Inn and Signature Inn Santa Clara.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Clara University?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Clara University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Clara University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Santa Clara University.

What can I see and do near Santa Clara University?

Study the collections at Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, The Tech Interactive or Intel Museum. Winchester Mystery House, Mission Santa Clara de Asis and California Theater are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium, Montgomery Theater and Hammer Theatre.

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Our top choices for Santa Clara University hotels

1. Sterling Inn

2. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport

3. Element by Marriott San Jose Airport

4. Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection

5. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

7. Best Western Plus Airport Plaza

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara-Silicon Valley by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

10. Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

11. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

12. The Flamingo Motel

13. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

14. SureStay Plus by Best Western Santa Clara Silicon Valley

15. WAFER 450 Hotel

16. Courtyard San Jose Airport

17. The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara by IHG

19. Signature Inn Santa Clara

20. Granada Hotel Santa Clara

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Top Santa Clara University Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

Granada Hotel Santa Clara

Sterling Inn

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Signature Inn Santa Clara

Rose Garden Inn - San Jose Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara by IHG

Valley Inn San Jose

Other attractions near Santa Clara University

Leavey Center

Stevens Stadium

De Saissest Museum

Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

PayPal Park

Civic Center Park

Statue of Saint Clare

Harris-Lass Historic Museum

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