Top 10 Hotels Near Santa Clara University in Santa Clara for 2026

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A modern hotel room with large windows, green chairs, a sofa, and a pool view.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and bar stools.

1. Element by Marriott San Jose Airport

1 km from Santa Clara University

Patrick

RM657

RM770 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating area, and a table with chairs.

A reception area with two counters, a patterned wall, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a window with a view.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport

2.9 km from Santa Clara University

queenta

RM571

RM671 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A row of white wooden chairs with a unique design, arranged in a dining area with wooden flooring and a warm ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a red reception desk, wooden paneling, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance.

3. Hotel Valencia Santana Row

3.2 km from Santa Clara University

Shannon

RM1,120

RM1,308 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden deck, white cushioned chairs, and a brick wall.

A modern building with a glass facade, multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of palm trees.

4. Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

0.6 km from Santa Clara University

Kathy

RM612

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with large glass windows, a well-lit lobby, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and various appliances.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and contemporary furniture.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

3.1 km from Santa Clara University

Alex

RM473

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.

A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.

6. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3.2 km from Santa Clara University

Kenneth

RM481

RM567 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a long island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a vending machine.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large dining area, a staircase, and a view into a kitchen area.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

3.1 km from Santa Clara University

IVAN R LEYVA

RM463

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows overlooking a parking lot.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other breakfast items.

A two-story building with a stone facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara by IHG

1.7 km from Santa Clara University

William

RM620

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a landscaped garden in front, including various shrubs and a clock tower.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a water dispenser, and a cash box.

9. Best Western Plus Airport Plaza

1 km from Santa Clara University

David

RM497

RM576 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two windows with blinds.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area in the background, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone pillars, and a clear sign indicating the time of day.

10. Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

1.7 km from Santa Clara University

Hugo

RM547

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel sign with the name "WAFER 450 HOTEL" and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a framed picture, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a bedside table, and a radiator.

A reception area with a blue geometric-patterned counter, framed artwork on the walls, and a view of greenery through a large window.

11. WAFER 450 Hotel

2.9 km from Santa Clara University

Matt

RM403

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a dresser.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.

12. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

2.6 km from Santa Clara University

Janice

RM465

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted TV, and a bedside table.

A hotel entrance with a sign for SureStay PLUS HOTEL by BEST WESTERN.

A modern hotel room with a dark wood dresser, a flat-screen TV, a gray sofa, a bed with patterned bedding, and a window with blinds.

13. SureStay Plus by Best Western Santa Clara Silicon Valley

1 km from Santa Clara University

Cinthya

RM437

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a paved area with marked parking spaces.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-stocked bar with various bottles.

A modern hotel with a courtyard, featuring a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent sign.

14. Courtyard San Jose Airport

3.2 km from Santa Clara University

Silvestre

RM432

RM509 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, a long wooden table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.

15. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 km from Santa Clara University

Nina

RM518

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern living room with a central round table, multiple seating options, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a flat-screen TV displaying the hotel name, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped outdoor area with benches and a water feature.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

16. The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2.8 km from Santa Clara University

WENDI

RM608

RM706 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom.

A modern, well-lit living room with a dining area, kitchen, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with black cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench press, dumbbells, and a rowing machine.

17. Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley Santa Clara

0.5 km from Santa Clara University

Derick

RM457

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a blue carpet. There are two exit signs on the walls.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass table.

A swimming pool with a lifeguard stand, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara-Silicon Valley by IHG

2.8 km from Santa Clara University

Yeuk Hoi

RM543

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.

A sign for Granada Santa Clara Hotel with directional arrow.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a clock, and sheer curtains.

19. Granada Hotel Santa Clara

3 km from Santa Clara University

Issael

RM364

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and a large glass facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a bench, a potted plant, and a view of the gym through glass doors.

A hotel corridor with patterned carpet, seating areas, and large windows offering views of outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a sushi restaurant.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

2.9 km from Santa Clara University

Chen-Hsun

RM599

RM703 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Clara University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Element by Marriott San Jose Airport	9.4 Exceptional 571 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport	9.4 Exceptional 907 reviews	View
Hotel Valencia Santana Row	9.2 Wonderful 1,018 reviews	View
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara	9.0 Wonderful 81 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,271 reviews	View

Top Santa Clara University Hotel Reviews

Granada Hotel Santa Clara

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean and friendly place."

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"very clean room, very kind staff, nice well maintained pool and amenities"

SureStay Plus by Best Western Santa Clara Silicon Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Basic room, no frills but in nice condition - perfect amenities for overnight stay. Very quiet and secure location, adequate parking on site, easy freeway access to SJ, SF, Oakland, and others."

Hyatt House San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"Room was great. We unfortunately had to check in late as our room was not ready on time."

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning a trip to Santa Clara! Every aspect of our stay was flawless. The cleanliness of the rooms and facilities was impeccable, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. It also offers incredible value for the price."

Signature Inn Santa Clara

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed the stay ."

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely to have a full apartment when in the area for extended work week at our northern, California office. Check in, parking and navigating to"

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Leavey Center

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Stevens Stadium

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De Saissest Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at De Saissest Museum during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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PayPal Park

8.2/10 (243 reviews)

Catch an event at PayPal Park during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Civic Center Park

7.8/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Civic Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Statue of Saint Clare

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Clara when you spend time at Statue of Saint Clare. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Harris-Lass Historic Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Harris-Lass Historic Museum in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Clara University?

Santa Clara University is located in an area of Santa Clara known for its array of dining options, sporting events and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 50 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Clara University?

Adjacent to Santa Clara University, Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley Santa Clara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers in-room kitchens and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Sterling Inn and Signature Inn Santa Clara.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Clara University?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Clara University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Clara University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Santa Clara University.

What can I see and do near Santa Clara University?

Study the collections at Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, The Tech Interactive or Intel Museum. Winchester Mystery House, Mission Santa Clara de Asis and California Theater are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium, Montgomery Theater and Hammer Theatre.

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Our top choices for Santa Clara University hotels

1. Element by Marriott San Jose Airport

2. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport

3. Hotel Valencia Santana Row

4. Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

6. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara by IHG

9. Best Western Plus Airport Plaza

10. Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

11. WAFER 450 Hotel

12. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

13. SureStay Plus by Best Western Santa Clara Silicon Valley

14. Courtyard San Jose Airport

15. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

16. The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection

17. Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley Santa Clara

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Clara-Silicon Valley by IHG

19. Granada Hotel Santa Clara

20. DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

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Top Santa Clara University Hotel Reviews

Granada Hotel Santa Clara

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

SureStay Plus by Best Western Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

Signature Inn Santa Clara

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

Other attractions near Santa Clara University

Leavey Center

Stevens Stadium

De Saissest Museum

Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

PayPal Park

Civic Center Park

Statue of Saint Clare

Harris-Lass Historic Museum

Frequently asked questions

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