Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the student vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your visit to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Baylands Nature Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Baylands Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hoover Tower
Find out about the history of Palo Alto when you spend time at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Rodin Sculpture Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Rodin Sculpture Garden, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Excellent location, but the decor was a bit outdated or worn off. The clock in my room was blinking (not reset), and one of two lamps by the bed side was completely unplugged ~ likely used by the previous guest to charge their phone. The lady who was checking me in was behaving in a bid odd manner ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bad bookkeeping on final bill and charge card attempts without contact
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Outdated. Old. Smells weird. Hidden fees. Just not great at all.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Nice hotel and staff are amazing.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
One of the worst places I stay!! Acutely I left it was so bad.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
While Downtown North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crescent Park
While Crescent Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Community Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Community Center and surrounding area, you can visit Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Frost Amplitheater.
