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    Our top choices for Lick Observatory hotels

    1. La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

    A modern living room with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and decorative shelves.

    2. Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

    A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with palm trees.

    3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large artwork on the wall.

    4. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose South

    A wooden table with two chairs, a fire pit, and two wine glasses.

    5. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Jose South

    A modern outdoor seating area with a glass-top table and chairs, a built-in fire feature, and a view through frosted glass windows.

    6. Clarion Inn Silicon Valley

    A lobby with two black leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a red carpet leading to an exit.

    7. Best Western Lanai Garden Inn & Suites

    A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

    8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City

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    9. Motel 6 – San Jose, CA - South

    A reception area with a counter, a door, and a window.

    10. Super 8 By Wyndham San Jose

    A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a large window.

    11. Extended Stay America Suites San Jose Edenvale South

    A Stay America hotel with a lobby entrance, numbered 6189, and palm trees in front.

    12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Jose

    A kitchen with a granite countertop, a chair, and a sign for 'Daybreak Breakfast'.

    13. Extended Stay America Suites San Jose Edenvale North

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    Compare popular hotels close to Lick Observatory

    PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A modern living room with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and decorative shelves.
    La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley    		8.0Very good1,486 reviewsView
    A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with palm trees.
    Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton    		8.8Excellent1,006 reviewsView
    A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large artwork on the wall.
    Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG    		9.0Wonderful956 reviewsView
    A wooden table with two chairs, a fire pit, and two wine glasses.
    Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose South    		8.4Very good1,001 reviewsView
    A modern outdoor seating area with a glass-top table and chairs, a built-in fire feature, and a view through frosted glass windows.
    Home2 Suites by Hilton San Jose South    		9.2Wonderful198 reviewsView

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    Top Lick Observatory Hotel Reviews

    Home2 Suites by Hilton San Jose South

    A modern outdoor seating area with a glass-top table and chairs, a built-in fire feature, and a view through frosted glass windows.

    Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

    A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with palm trees.

    Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose South

    A wooden table with two chairs, a fire pit, and two wine glasses.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large artwork on the wall.

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

    A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area with several vehicles.

    Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a view.

    Hampton Inn Morgan Hill

    A modern dining area with a large table, green upholstered chairs, and a unique chandelier.

    Sterling Inn

    A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a small desk.

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill by IHG

    A modern building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and illuminated columns.

    Clarion Inn Silicon Valley

    A lobby with two black leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a red carpet leading to an exit.

    SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City

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    Quality Inn San Jose Airport/Silicon Valley

    A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and seating.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Lick Observatory?

    Lick Observatory is located in an area that travelers like for its sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

    Where is the best place to stay close to Lick Observatory?

    La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. You'll find it 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Lick Observatory. Other good choices in the area include Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton and Sonesta Silicon Valley.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lick Observatory, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Lick Observatory.

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