Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

A historic building with a clock tower, adjacent to a modern high-rise building.
A modern building with large windows, a yellow chandelier, and a stone facade.
A modern interior with a large red glass sculpture, a yellow glass piece, and a staircase with glass railings.
A street with shops, including a quilting and textiles store, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A large white church with domes and columns, located at the intersection of San Fernando St and Market St.

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San Jose McEnery Convention Center

8.4/10 (1,552 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

£21
per adult
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

£4
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

£31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair

£35
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Lower Antelope Canyon 1

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

£679
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

£134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
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Top hotels in Downtown San Jose

The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose

4 out of 5
302 South Market Street San Jose CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £129 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
£129
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,103 reviews)
"This stay was to allow for us to be close to the 1/2 marathon. The hotel is beautiful, a very unique, older hotel. The check in was seamless and the valets were amazing! The room was small, but laid out well and the ac was perfect for the hot weather. It was a pleasure to have a fridge in the room. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

The Westin San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd San Jose CA
The price is £121 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£121
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

3 out of 5
495 West San Carlos Street San Jose CA
The price is £115 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
£115
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal ...
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd San Jose CA
The price is £139 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
£139
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay here.the room was very comfortable. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hilton San Jose
Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
170 S Market Street San Jose CA
The price is £146 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£146
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Signia by 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 £111 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£111
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,035 reviews)
"By mistake I forget a cap in the room I stayed, and I returned a couple of hours to ask for it. The manager mentioned that they didn't found anything... So magically it disappeared. Be careful of not forgiving anything, otherwise you will never see it again"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown San Jose

Find the best Downtown San Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown San Jose
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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.

A historic building with a tower, surrounded by palm trees and cypress trees.

Willow Glen

When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or SAP Center at San Jose and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

A historic house with a stone entrance, a flag, and a welcome sign.

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.

A highway sign for Exit 2B to San Jose on I-101 South, 1 mile ahead.

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.

A building with domed roofs and arches, labeled "Sikh Gurudwara - San Jose".
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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.

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