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
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Top hotels in Downtown San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
"No one mentioned the parking fee. My room was incredibly noisy from the outside sounds, and the bed was very uncomfortable. Overall not worth the cost."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
"The air conditioner in our room was extremely loud, so we had to turn it off to be able to sleep. However, the room became very cold in the middle of the night. Also, the breakfast was not as described in the listing. It was far from a continental breakfast and overall felt very basic and below ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Westin San Jose
"Very clean and friendly staff!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Signia by Hilton San Jose
"Great place to stay! Will stay again. Super close to lots of great restaurants. We walked everywhere."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
"Beautiful historic building very nice well appointed room. Great cleaning staff and amenities in the room. Just wish they had double panes windows bc it can get noisy. Otherwise very charming lovely stay."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hilton San Jose
"Great hotel, will come back"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Downtown San Jose
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 Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
West San Jose
If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Santana Row Shopping Center and Winchester Mystery House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
