Alum Rock Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
During your trip to San Jose, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Winchester Mystery House
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
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.
CSU San Jose State University
Enjoy the student vibe at CSU San Jose State University during your stay in 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.
Raging Waters
Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Alum Rock
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Always a great stay. Thank you Cassandra for helping me with my room concern. As always the staff here are so accommodating to assist any concerns. Definitely will return.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Maple Tree Inn
The staff was so friendly upon greeting us! It makes such a difference when you walk in to a hotel and the staff is welcoming! There was spa water and coffee available. The maintenance man helped my daughter set up her computer so she could work on her homework while we sat poolside. Close to restaurants ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Good breakfast. Parking was a bit predatory.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
Staff were friendly and helpful. Pet friendly. Close to restaurants, shopping mall, and freeway 880 and 237.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
We were satisfied with mostly everything. We got in late and were very tired and we checked in in with the name Davis. He took my credit card for deposit and gave us the key to the room was a long way away, and it had 1 bed. I walked back and he told me to look at his computer to prove it was booked ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Creekside Inn
felt safe
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alum Rock
Berryessa
If you're spending time in Berryessa, check out sights like Alum Rock Park or Silicon Valley and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hostetter Station or Beryessa Station.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Jose Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 San Pedro Square and San Jose Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
