West San Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large, ornate building with a red roof and multiple towers, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and palm trees.
A large, ornate Victorian-style house with a red-tiled roof and multiple towers.
A historic building with a distinctive architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a tiled roof.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including a turret and decorative windows.
A large, ornate Victorian-style building with multiple towers and a well-manicured garden with hedges and statues.

Stay near popular West San Jose attractions

Winchester Mystery House

8.4/10 (1,679 reviews)
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
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Activities

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

AU$41
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$137
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
Lower Antelope Canyon 1

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

AU$1,327
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

AU$187
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
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Our pick of the best West San Jose Hotel Deals

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Cupertino

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Cupertino

3 out of 5
4241 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA
The price is AU$221 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$221
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great pool, good food nearby, and clean hotel and room."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is AU$170 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$170
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Silicon Valley
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 AU$160 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$160
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Lobby and pool were cute. Pool and outside of property could use some TLC, getting somewhat rundown. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was sufficient and convenient."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is AU$156 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$156
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,903 reviews)
"Check-in/ out was a breeze. Very clean room. Breakfast was excellent! Staff was helpful and friendly. Beds were comfortable. Definitely recommend and I will be booking again soon."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Maple Tree Inn
The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 out of 5
800 Moffett Blvd Mountain View CA
The price is AU$286 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$286
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,364 reviews)
"Didn’t realize we would Look out to a freeway and dumpster. Bummer to not have a hot tub either . But otherwise enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

The Ameswell Hotel
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
The price is AU$147 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$147
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in West San Jose

Find the best West 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 Market, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a river, green spaces, and mountains in the background.

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.

A cityscape with a sunset over mountains.

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 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 Topgolf San Jose or Silicon Valley, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.

A coastal landscape with a wooden structure, a bridge, and a river.
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Alviso

If you're spending some time in Alviso, San Francisco Bay and Topgolf San Jose are top sights worth seeing.

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