Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

Downtown San Jose
San Jose Museum of Art featuring interior views
San Jose Museum of Art showing interior views and art
Downtown San Jose
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica showing a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

5/5(2 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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

The Tech Interactive
Children\'s Discovery Museum showing interior views as well as children

Children's Discovery Museum

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

Children's Discovery Museum
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica showing a church or cathedral

St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica

Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling art.

St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
San Jose City Hall

San Jose City Hall

After visiting San Jose City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Jose City Hall
San Jose Museum of Art featuring interior views and 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.

San Jose Museum of Art

Things to do

San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park

San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park

£12
per adult
San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park
Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

£18
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
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
Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

£30
per adult
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

£138
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Private Santa Clara University Tour

Private Santa Clara University Tour

£15
per adult
Private Santa Clara University Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown San Jose

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

2 out of 5
495 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA
The price is £115 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£115
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santana Row Shopping Center and SAP Center at San ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast variety and nice workout facility. We weren’t sure about the surroundings so we decided to drive to a restaurant. When driving, the downtown area seems safe and quiet. The only negative, and it small, would be that the AC unit blows on you while you are ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose

4 out of 5
302 South Market Street, San Jose, CA
The price is £130 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£130
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Westin San Jose
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4 out of 5
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
The price is £117 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£117
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,031 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Friendly staff. Convenient location. I recommend. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hotel De Anza
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is £118 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£118
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,118 reviews)
"Excellent thank you"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is £147 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£147
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We stayed here for an event that was happening in the Convention Center quick walk. Our check in/out was pretty smooth, parking is self parking and has in and out privileges. A little disappointed in the room considering the room price even though i reserved it ahead of time, bathroom wasn’t super ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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 £107 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£107
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Its a very good room for the price."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Jose

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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
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Civic Center

Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like SAP Center at San Jose. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Civic Center
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Northside

When in Northside, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Santana Row Shopping Center and SAP Center at San Jose are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Garden
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Rosemary

When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.

Rosemary

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

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