Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Stay near popular Downtown San Jose attractions

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a highway.

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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Activities

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

AU$39
per adult
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$132
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$403
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour

San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour

AU$597
per adult
San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Jose Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd San Jose CA
The price is AU$239 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$239
2 Oct - 3 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,598 reviews)
"Breakfast was include and very nice breakfast selection. Room was clean and property too, parking is a little bit expensive but is safe. close gate access only with key."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place 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$240 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$240
9 Oct - 10 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 ...
The Westin 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 AU$339 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$339
9 Oct - 10 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
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 AU$214 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$214
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 AU$351 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$351
9 Oct - 10 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and walking distance to downtown."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

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$202 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$202
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (1,026 reviews)
"Great location, was visiting my son at San Jose State. It was a 5 minute walk"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown San Jose

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

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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 SAP Center at San Jose and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

A large, ornate Victorian-style mansion with multiple towers and a well-manicured garden.
Photo by Greg Taylor
Open Photo by Greg Taylor

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".
Photo by Jay Morales
Open Photo by Jay Morales

East San Jose

While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Raging Waters or Silicon Valley, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.

Downtown San Jose Travel Guide

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