| kids age 12 and under stay free. set on a busy road near shops and offices, this informal hotel is a 14-minute walk from santa clara university, and 2 miles from shopping at westfield valley fair mall. it's 4 miles from san jose international airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the relaxed rooms feature wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and safes, as well as keurig coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges; some have sofabeds. breakfast and parking are complimentary. there's also a furnished terrace
San Francisco International Airport 36 min
Computer History Museum (14 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Intel Museum (9 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Japanese Friendship Garden (16 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Winchester Mystery House (10 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. The San Jose Flea Market (14 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Municipal Rose Garden (8 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (14 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Mission Santa Clara (9 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (14 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. San Jose Museum of Art (13 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Googleplex (15 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (8 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (12 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. California's Great America (11 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Raging Waters San Jose (22 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. | 
