Almaden Valley Travel Guide

San Jose

A lush green valley with rolling hills, a small town, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A house surrounded by dense forest and hills.

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Top hotels in Almaden Valley

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

3 out of 5
910 E Fremont Ave Sunnyvale CA
The price is £81 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£81
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The continental breakfast is great! It’s a city eclectic boutique hotel, with a nice pool, spa, fitness center and small game room. The rooms are ok. A little outdated. No smart TVs. The staff were nice but some seemed maybe new or in training. Very family friendly. Great location. We would stay ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is £360 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£360
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (361 reviews)
"So awesome can’t wait to go back"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is £102 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£102
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,010 reviews)
"Clean and big room. Gym was nice."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street San Jose CA
The price is £106 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£106
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,120 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is £79 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£79
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,846 reviews)
"The hotel location, staff."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Maple Tree Inn
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £303 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£303
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)
"Great location. Check in was at 4. We arrived at 3:45 and were told every 10 minutes that the room would be ready in 10 minutes. We finally checked in at 5:15. They did extend our check out time because of it."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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Where to stay in Almaden Valley

Find the best Almaden Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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, 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 Orchid Beauty & Spa 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.



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