Downtown Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto
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Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the collegiate 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 University Medical Center
Though Stanford University Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto while you are here.
Stanford Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your trip 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 with a stop 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.
Things to do
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Very nice breakfast. At (my) bedtime somebody upstairs from us was stomping around. I mentioned it in the earlier review and it stopped! Thanks!
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Very nice staff
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Well I was really disappointed to find out after getting there despite my pictures online showing I would get a balcony to find out it’s a $50 upgrade. The hot tub is currently broken and the pool wasn’t properly cleaned when we got there it was a bit dirty
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The only god thing about the hotel was the staff. They were exceptional.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Ours was a brief overnight stay, but we would love to do it again with more time to enjoy this posh experience. Wonderfully comfortable beds and Balmain bath amenities. The only negative: the room temp was too cool. I should’ve turned it up!!
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
The Dylan at SFO
Very friendly staff. Clean room. Quiet and very convenient to walk to the Cal train.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
Though Downtown North might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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
While Professorville might 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 Stanford Stadium.
Crescent Park
Crescent Park might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Community Center
While Community Center might 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.
Southgate
While Southgate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
