Downtown San Jose Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
The Tech Interactive
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Tech Interactive during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica is just one of the places to see in San Jose, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Children's Discovery Museum
You can take time to visit Children's Discovery Museum during your travels to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Jose Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at San Jose Museum of Art in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown San Jose
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
"Breakfast was so so. Not a great variety. Lack of fresh fruit. There were some old looking oranges and apples but bananas were not available on the second day. There were no vegetables except salty cut up fried potatoes. Bread was not fresh."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
"Super clean, staff was super nice!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Westin San Jose
"This is my go-to hotel when staying in SJ. I love the old charm appeal but with updated modern amenities, particularly, the walk-in shower. The fitness center is very well maintained and kept well stocked with towels, water, and functioning equipment."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Signia by Hilton San Jose
"Great place to stay! Will stay again. Super close to lots of great restaurants. We walked everywhere."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
"I am very picky about my room and I was impressed. It was so clean - Sheraton will always be my hotel of preference from now on. Although the parking was pricey, they made it easy and easy."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton San Jose
"Great hotel, will come back"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Jose
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Pedro Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Santana Row Shopping Center and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to PayPal Park and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Burbank
While Burbank may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.
