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
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: The Heart of Silicon Valley
Top hotels in Downtown San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Breakfast was decent. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Westin San Jose
Only thing I didn’t like was the lack of parking. The hotel did not have parking. It was valet for over $50/night.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hilton San Jose
Great
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Great property. Lovely hotel. Clean and well maintained. Staff was very helpful. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Excellent location. Spacious, clean room.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Clean room, cozy room, great amenities, good location downtown but not in the middle of it all. 10 min drive to the airport and there is a bus that picks up right next to the hotel that can take you to the mall and restaurants very easily. Definitely a great place to stay for solo travelers.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 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.
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.
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 Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and Tech CU Arena.
