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
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley
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
Top hotels in Downtown San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
The rooms are a little old and feel worn and the parking fee is ridiculous, but they do have a great complimentary breakfast and the location is great. Over all it was Ok.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Westin San Jose
Internet was fast
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Clean room, great location in downtown, but somewhat noisy since the buses run right next to it.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Y
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton San Jose
Q
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel De Anza
Super nice
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Jose Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Rosicrucian Park are top sights worth seeing.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall 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.
