Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

Downtown San Jose
San Jose Museum of Art featuring interior views
San Jose Museum of Art showing interior views and art
Downtown San Jose
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica showing a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

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 McEnery Convention Center
Tech Museum which includes interior views

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.

The Tech Interactive
Children\'s Discovery Museum showing interior views as well as children

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
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica showing a church or cathedral

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
San Jose City Hall

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
San Jose Museum of Art featuring interior views and 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.

San Jose Museum of Art

Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

Rp527.040
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Rp4.759.830
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

Rp16.404.120
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

Rp575.627
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
Gems of San Jose California - Walking Tour for Couples

Gems of San Jose California - Walking Tour for Couples

Rp14.164.925
per adult
Gems of San Jose California - Walking Tour for Couples
Private Tour in Monterey and Big Sur Discovery from San Jose

Private Tour in Monterey and Big Sur Discovery from San Jose

Rp28.526.156
per adult
Private Tour in Monterey and Big Sur Discovery from San Jose
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Top hotels in Downtown San Jose

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

2 out of 5
495 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.224.534 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp2.224.534
Rp2.581.810 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"The AC is positioned in front of the bed"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4 out of 5
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.046.073 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp2.046.073
Rp2.374.026 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Everything is fine."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel De Anza
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.241.135 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
Rp2.241.135
Rp2.600.767 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,174 reviews)
"Staff were good, room was clean, comfortable bed.. If you need ice for a cooler, you will need to get it via doordash"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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 Rp2.462.523 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
Rp2.462.523
Rp2.858.510 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"I was nervous because the reviews of this hotel are not so great, but I thought that is completely unwarranted. We had a nice room with a really nice bathroom. Staff was super nice checking me in. The location is very convenient."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

The Westin San Jose
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.681.062 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp2.681.062
Rp3.110.364 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"A bit loud train station"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hilton 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 Rp2.025.384 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
Rp2.025.384
Rp2.368.436 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
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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 SAP Center at San Jose. 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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but SAP Center at San Jose 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 Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.

Rosemary

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide