SJSU Student Union Bowling Center

This place is great for bowling at a cheap price. They charge only $3.75 per game for alumni price. We usually come here with 4 people and we bring our own equipment. Depending on the day of the week it can vary from busy to slow. Last time we came on a week day after 6pm and it was busy but it started to die down later. Sometimes they play good music and it's always a good vibe. They do not serve food or drinks because it's on a college campus. The place is usually clean and it's very kid friendly.

Very clean esp. for a bowling alleyNote: If you want to use bumpers, then the bumpers will be up for all players sharing the same laneFor non-SJSU students, the pricing for "community" guests are: - $3 per person for shoe rental - $5 per person per game

I love the lanes at SJSU. Not many people know that it is open to the public; you dont have to be a student or have attended SJSU to be able to use the lanes. The prices are also very cheap. If you are a student or alumni, the prices are even cheaper. The lanes are in very good condition, and the house balls are also pretty clean. Also a good vibe when I bowl here.

UPDATE: The SJSU Bowling Center is totally awesome. Everything is fully open now. The lane surfaces look meticulously maintained, and the equipment from the bowling balls and shoes are super clean. Would highly recommend getting some games in!

Cheap bowling for students. Place looks nice. I mean if you want to play bowling for cheap I totally recommend here.

So far, I'm certain that the bowling alley in SJSU is the best one in the whole bay area. Maybe a bit bias, but almost everything is flawless when you are a student here. This has the best pricing. On tuesdays, its $2 for a game and $2 for shoe rental, which is a steal. And on other days it's 1.5x more. But if you rent the whole lane it's ~$16 for it and you can get a whole hour for a bunch of people. Besides praising the price, I will praise the bowling itself. The shoes give that sliding feel, the floor is all polished and clean, I by far get the most accurate shots, and the rounds resets are pretty quick. Even with a big campus, not that much students go bowling so it's a great time to go here any day. Also, the workers are pretty standard and lowkey you can bowl as mush as you want even after the time limit expires. In conclusion, The Bowling Center at San Jose State University is A class in its pricing and bowling experience.

They have re-opened the bowling center (for public and student use)! SUPER nice and clean facility with adequate seating and TVs. Bowling rates for 2018 are $3.25 per game/ $16 per hour for students and $5 per game/ $25 per hour for the public. Shoe rentals are $2.50. If you get the hour rate for a lane, you can have up to 6 or 8 people join you (forgot which it was) - which is a AWESOME price compared with other bowling alleys (students can do $16/ hour for a lane and have non-students join them). They also have Billiards available nearby. The bowling center is located on the San Jose State University campus and within the Student Union building's ground floor ( "0" floor on the elevators). Check them out and you won't be disappointed!

Make no mistake, this facility was made for students. If you do not go to school here, then it's better for you to go somewhere else. Don't even think of bringing your own ball as the parking is two blocks away and you will have to carry it through the campus.I came during lunch hour and the entire Student Union Building and bowling alley are lined with students eating, on their laptops, and chatting. In the bowling area, all the tables and chairs were taken up by students which seem to be just hanging out. Yet, the bowling alley has several lanes and there was literally just one person bowling.If you study here, it's a great place. Otherwise go somewhere else.

Super friendly staff!! They were super nice to our kids and the place was very clean and well maintained. Kind of a hidden gem ...

Bowling alley is no longer open for public use. Community members (and even alumni) aren't allowed to use the facilities.