Castro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Castro
Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favourite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Winchester Mystery House
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Jose McEnery Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
CSU San Jose State University
Enjoy the student vibe at CSU San Jose State University during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Raging Waters
Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly 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.
Activities
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Our pick of the best Castro Hotel Deals
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
"Large facility, room was spacious, quiet, and clean and had what we needed"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"Location , but why charge for parking?"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"The elevator was broken down and someone was inside the elevator. I was unaware of the parking fee. I see now that it is on there but it was so tiny that I was unaware that it was there. They kept 100 dollar deposit which I didn't know was going to happy so my husband and I could not buy any merch ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Everything was great. Except, we did not care for having to scan a qr code with a separate company to register our car and pay for parking. Weird extra step and inconvenient. Besides that we had a good stay and staff was friendly!"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Disappointment. I accidentally left my nice Anker $70 USB charger plugged into the wall on by the nightstand. I called 6 hours later to see if it was placed in lost and found. It was not. I asked if the room was in use, and it was not - so I requested the front desk send a person to get it from the ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
"This place is comfortable and nicely designed. Poop and jacuzzi were lovely. The room was comfortable. I love the energy saving lighting. Staff was pleasant."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Castro
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.
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.
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.
