What's Downtown San Jose Like?
Downtown San Jose is notable for its theater scene. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and museums. Top places to visit include San Jose Convention Center. There's plenty more to see, including San Pedro Square and St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown San Jose?
We have 70 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Downtown San Jose:
Convention Center Inn and Suites
- Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Central location
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
Hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Terrace • Walkable location
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants, outdoor pool- Free WiFi • Steam room • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hotel Clariana
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
How to Get to Downtown San Jose
Flying to:
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), 3.1 mi (5 km) from Downtown San Jose
- San Carlos, CA (SQL), 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from Downtown San Jose
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Downtown San Jose
Getting to Downtown San Jose on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Santa Clara Station
- St James Station
- San Antonio Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown San Jose
What to See in Downtown San Jose
- San Jose Convention Center
- San Pedro Square
- St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
- Plaza de Cesar Chavez
- Adobe Corporate Headquarters
Things to Do in Downtown San Jose
- San Jose Museum of Art
- The Tech Interactive
- San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
- San Jose Civic Auditorium
- Macchu Picchu Gallery & Museum of the Americas