Downtown San Jose Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown San Jose
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.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
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.
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling art.
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 Museum of Art
Art fans shouldn't miss this lively centre of arts activity located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
Activities
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Our pick of the best Downtown San Jose Hotel Deals
The Westin San Jose
Great stay
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel De Anza
It's a nice hotel, located 6-7km away from the SJC airport.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton San Jose
Nice stay
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Room was clean and well stocked with towels; location was convenient to downtown attractions and airport; staff was friendly and helpful; secure parking available.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Front desk was very busy when we were checking in but the guy was on top of it!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Signia by Hilton San Jose
On top of the water? What?!?! It was best place we’ve stayed.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 SAP Center at San Jose and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.
Downtown San Jose Travel Guide
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