Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

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

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 which includes 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 featuring 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 showing interior views and art

San Jose Museum of Art

Admire the work of West Coast creatives, and discover the ways in which technology meets art.

San Jose Museum of Art

Activities

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

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

AU$49
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

AU$71
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

AU$282
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$144
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$439
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Jose Hotel Deals

Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4 out of 5
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$211 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$211
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,028 reviews)
"Overall excellent, the front desk staffs are amazing! We experienced the alarm errors which I believe are not usual"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 AU$256 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$256
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,190 reviews)
"Front desk people awesome friendly nice place and environment for our first time"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$253 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$253
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay. The room was very clean and I just love that it had a kitchenette. Although I did not use it because we only stayed for one night. I can’t say enough about this hotel. We will definitely go back."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 AU$253 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$253
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Was in town to see a concert in the park and having the hotel right across the street was very convenient, also enjoyed having a place to eat close by that we didn’t need to drive to was excellent. Highly recommended, particularly if you’re going to one of the park concerts"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Westin San Jose
Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$288 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$288
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great for a local trip to the area
"Room was very clean and perfect for my solo trip to the area!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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 AU$220 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$220
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum 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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