The Best Hotels in University South, Palo Alto - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
el PRADO	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 647 reviews	View
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 451 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 328 reviews	View
The Cardinal Hotel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 438 reviews	View
Crowper Inn	2.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Where to stay in University South

Find the best University South areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Stanford

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.

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East Palo Alto

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

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Aerial view of towards Stanford campus and Hoover tower, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley from the Stanford dish hills, California, USA

Barron Park

While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

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Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

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Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top University South Hotel Reviews

Dinah's Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is such a hidden gem. Right off a main drag and yet a world away from Silicon Valley. We loved all the plants, the restaurant, and the pool. The room was spacious enough with everything we needed. Would stay again!"

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"So most of the staff was amazing, the lady at the counter that helped me fix the charge at the room, the guy who was there at night and checked me in, the lady at the Starbucks was amazing, not sure who the lady in the back was but sounded like a manager. I booked this for the first time as a day use and it was nice, 109 dollars, the guy who checked in helped because he hadn't gotten the last minute email from the Day Use app but he made it good and smooth. At this point I was happy. A little while later I decided to stay the night as it would be more convenient in the morning. When I asked if I could just extend it and maybe get credit for at least part of the 109 that would be great. The nice lady at the counter had to yell the question to the woman in the back who just said "he has to make a new reservation". No customer service, no talking to me in person which I would think is a basic customer service 101 thing. One other time again, I came to the desk and ask the nice lady who had to yell the question to the manager who wouldn't come out of the office. I ended up using some of my hotel.com reward money to get 40 bucks off but I know that managers can do things when it comes to things like this but this manager had no customer service skills. The other ladies should be her manager!"

Frequently asked questions

What is University South like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Palo Alto's University South neighbourhood. Are you looking for University South travel tips? Make sure that you visit Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in University South?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, el PRADO is the highest ranked property in University South. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers private balconies and a fitness centre. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.

How many hotels will I find in the University South area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Palo Alto, choose from one of Expedia's 17 hotels and other accommodation options in University South.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University South, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in University South.

What can I see and do in this Palo Alto neighbourhood?

Landmarks in University South that you won't want to miss include Stanford Theatre and Hewlett Packard House and Garage. Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Museum of American Heritage are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around University South include Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Stanford University Arboretum. While you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto, make sure that you visit other sights such as Rinconada Park or Sunset Headquarters and Gardens.

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The Cardinal Hotel

Crowper Inn

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

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Where to stay in University South

Stanford

East Palo Alto

Barron Park

Midtown

Old Palo Alto

Top University South Hotel Reviews

Dinah's Garden Hotel

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