18+ Hotels In San Jose, California

Tech, culture, and amazing food await in San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley. These 18+ hotels make checking in a breeze, so you can explore this vibrant city without age limits.

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San Jose is a city quietly defined by innovation and diversity. The streets hum with a mix of tech professionals, students, and families, while historic neighborhoods like Japantown and Willow Glen offer a slower, more intimate pace. The city’s parks and plazas provide pockets of calm amid the bustle, and each June, the SubZERO Festival brings music, art, and street performances to public spaces, giving the city a playful, energetic pulse that spills into its neighborhoods.

Finding a hotel here that welcomes travelers under 21 requires a bit of planning. Only a handful of properties accommodate younger guests, so it helps to book in advance and check policies carefully. Once secured, though, these hotels provide a comfortable base to explore the city’s neighborhoods, cultural spots, and festival events without worrying at the front desk.

The list 16 hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in San Jose

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  • 1 Convention Center Inn & Suites Downtown San Jose $$$

    ** Guest Rating 9.4 Stay in the heart of San Jose. Attractively situated in the centre of San Jose, Convention Center Inn & Suites features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star motel offers luggage storage space. Show full description

    Address 475 S Second St, San Jose, CA Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 2 Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.2 Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and shared lounge in San Jose. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The hotel offers a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Show full description

    Address 656 America Center Court Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 3 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.1 Located in San Jose, 7.4 miles from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Show full description

    Address 656 America Center Ct, San Jose, CA 95002 Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Saltwater pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 4 Americas Best Value Inn San Jose Convention Center San Jose $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.8 This hotel is located one block from Spartan Stadium and 1.8 miles from San Jose State University. It has spacious rooms equipped with a refrigerator and free Wi-Fi. Show full description

    Address 1415 Monterey Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 5 Best Western Plus Airport Plaza San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.6 Located in San Jose, California, Best Western Plus Airport Plaza features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Free private parking is available on site. SAP Center is 2. Show full description

    Address 2118 The Alameda Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 6 Aloft Santa Clara - San Jose North San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.5 Located in San Jose, Aloft Santa Clara - San Jose North features a year-round outdoor pool and views of the city. Guests can relax at this modern, urban-inspired hotel and enjoy a drink at one of the two on-site bars. Levi’s Stadium is a 24 minute walk, or a 5 minute drive away. Show full description

    Address 510 America Center Court Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pool tables.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 7 Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown Downtown San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.1 Stay in the heart of San Jose. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown is set in the Downtown San Jose district in San Jose, 300 metres from San Jose Convention Center. The property building is eligible for the National Register of Historical Places, and is already on the California Register of Historical Places. Show full description

    Address 211 South First Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
  • 8 Signia by Hilton San Jose Downtown San Jose $$$

    ***** Guest Rating 8.0 Stay in the heart of San Jose. Centrally located in downtown San Jose, this hotel boasts a rooftop pool, 2 restaurants and 1 bar. SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose State University are 10 minutes' walk away. Show full description

    Address 170 South Market Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Rooftop pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 9 The Westin San Jose Downtown San Jose $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.9 Stay in the heart of San Jose. Located downtown, San José State University is 10 minutes' walk from Westin San Jose. A gym, an authentic Italian restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi are featured. Show full description

    Address 302 South Market Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 10 Holiday Inn San Jose-Silicon Valley by IHG San Jose $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.7 Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley offers convenient access to the I-880, I-280 and US-101 highways. This hotel is 2.8 km away from San Jose International Airport and offers complimentary airport shuttle service. Show full description

    Address 1350 North First Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 11 SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.5 Featuring a microwave, a mini-refrigerator and free high-speed internet access in each guestroom, San Jose, California hotel is within walking distance of the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western San Jose downtown provides hot breakfast and guests can relax by the outdoor pool or work out in the on-site fitness centre. After a day of visiting the attractions, enjoy the sauna and whirlpool. Show full description

    Address 2650 Monterey Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 12 Hotel Clariana Downtown San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.4 Stay in the heart of San Jose. Set in San Jose, 900 metres from the San Jose Convention Center, Hotel Clariana features air-conditioned rooms and private parking. San Jose Superior Court is 7 minutes' walk away. Show full description

    Address 100 East Santa Clara Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
  • 13 Motel 6-San Jose, CA - Convention Center San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.8 Featuring an outdoor pool, this motel offers rooms with expanded cable TV. Motel 6 San Jose Convention Center is only 10 minutes' walk from the SAP Center and is 3 miles from San Jose International Airport. Guest rooms provide refrigerators. Show full description

    Address 1041 The Alameda Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 14 Signature Inn San Jose San Jose $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.8 The Signature Inn San Jose is located less than 5 minutes from the San Jose Convention Center . The accommodations at the Signature Inn San Jose include cable TVs. They are furnished with a microwave and refrigerator. Show full description

    Address 1215 South First Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 15 DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose San Jose $$$

    **** Guest Rating 6.7 Just 3 minutes’ drive away from San Jose International Airport and featuring free airport shuttle service, this completely non-smoking, green hotel offers spacious contemporary rooms that feature HDTVs with film channels. Guests can dine at one of the hotel’s restaurants or enjoy in-room dining. After being greeted by a warm chocolate-chip biscuit upon check in, guests of DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose can relax in spacious accommodations featuring private balconies and dual vanities with marble counter-tops. Show full description

    Address 2050 Gateway Place Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Karaoke.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 16 Rose Garden Inn - San Jose Airport San Jose $$$

    ** Guest Rating 5.3 Located just 1.6 km from Mineta San Jose International Airport, this hotel features a variety of amenities, including free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Rose Garden features a flat-screen cable TV with HBO film channels, a microwave, a fridge and a desk with alarm clock. Show full description

    Address 1860 The Alameda Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.