South San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

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Stay near popular South San Jose attractions

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

8.0/5 (12 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds during your stay in 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

£22
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
Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

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

£24
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
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
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

£215
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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Top hotels in South San Jose

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard San Jose CA
The price is £75 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£75
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,181 reviews)
"Our room was not clean. The floor in the restroom was dirty. The sheets on the felt like there Little Rock’s all over the sheets. The sheets looked so dingy. Places to eat were not near by. I won’t be staying again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
200 Edenvale Ave San Jose CA
The price is £124 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£124
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean spacious room better than expected"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City

2.5 out of 5
2650 Monterey Hwy San Jose CA
The price is £111 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£111
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff… very clean rooms — we had a nice stay!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
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 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£81
3 Jul - 4 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything is amazing and good accommodation place"

Reviewed on 28 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 £361 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£361
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! (357 reviews)
"So awesome can’t wait to go back"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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 £107 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£107
3 Jul - 4 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! (1,116 reviews)
"Need to improve customer service and add complimentary coffee in the guest lobby/reception area - believe me, it’ll be worthy and mutually beneficial!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
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Where to stay in South San Jose

Find the best South San Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white church with domes and columns, located at the intersection of San Fernando St and Market St.

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.

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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.

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 large, ornate building with a red roof and multiple towers, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and palm trees.
Photo by Jay Morales
Open Photo by Jay Morales

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.

A building with domed roofs and arches, labeled "Sikh Gurudwara - San Jose".
Photo by Jay Morales
Open Photo by Jay Morales

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.

South San Jose Travel Guide

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