Buena Vista Travel Guide
San Jose
Visit Buena Vista
Things to do
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Buena Vista
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"The hotel does not look like what the photos portrayed, very run down looking. No elevators which would have been nice to know since we had heavy luggage.The first room given to us smelled horrible and I asked for another so they gave me a room right across from where there staff gets there supplies ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Amazing hotel. Great service."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Average hotel."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"If you hate having your bed made every day, this is the perfect hotel for you. I stayed here for three days, and not once was my room cleaned. I even specifically asked the front desk to have my room cleaned, but no one ever came. At this point, I don’t even have any clean bath towels left. Three ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"Girls week. Pool clean"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Buena Vista
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square Market, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
South San Jose
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in South San Jose. If sightseeing is on the list, Almaden Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station to see more of the area.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or SAP Center at San Jose and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
North San Jose
While you're in North San Jose, take in top sights like Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Topgolf San Jose, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.
West San Jose
If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
