Palo Alto, CA

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Palo Alto

Where to stay in Palo Alto

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Stanford

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

Stanford
It looks pretty but it's too fruity.

East Palo Alto

4/5(4 area reviews)

Visitors to East Palo Alto like its mountain views and restaurants, and San Francisco Bay is a sight worth a stop.

East Palo Alto
These guys fuse Vietnamese food with their own, local knowledge, in a beautiful low lit setting, and hit it out of the park. Shaking beef, black cod, crab and shrimp noodles, dry sauteed curry string beans, accompanied by a frosty Saigon Vietnamese beer. Reminded me of Monsoon in Seattle, or The Slanted Door in SF. Good, knowledgable and helpful wait staff provide a very memorable dining experience.  Can't wait to go back.

University South

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

While University South 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 Shopping Center.

University South
That's a lamb roasting in the middle of the restaurant.  Deals are being done over spanikopita and tsatsiki.  Great spot

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.

Downtown North
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Old Palo Alto

Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Old Palo Alto
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Ventura

4/5(60 area reviews)

While Ventura 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 San Antonio Shopping Center.

Ventura
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
2.5 out of 5
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is ¥11,853 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥11,853
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"It’s a quiet and safe place."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Creekside Inn
Creekside Inn
3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is ¥14,041 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
¥14,041
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,231 reviews)
"Older hotel that is very clean and staff is great. Property kept up and is great to sit around and take in the ambience of the atmosphere by the creek."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Creekside Inn
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
3.5 out of 5
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is ¥21,065 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
¥21,065
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Property needs to be updated."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
3 out of 5
2330 Princeton St, Main House, Palo Alto, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Googleplex and Stanford Maples ...
Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
Minutes to Techs & Stanford Uni! Cozy 2BR House
Minutes to Techs & Stanford Uni! Cozy 2BR House
East Palo Alto
Stay at this vacation home in Palo Alto. Enjoy a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a bathtub or shower. Popular attractions Googleplex and Facebook Campus are located ...
4.2/10 (9 reviews)
"This is a good place for a budget focused stay. The furniture was uncomfortable and some items were broken. Ant infestation in the kitchen. Many light bulbs were burned out. Appears to be a leak under the kitchen sink. Many patches in the walls and a stain on the kitchen wall. The filter in the refrigerator ..."

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Minutes to Techs & Stanford Uni! Cozy 2BR House
Luxury home, close to Stanford, Palo Alto, I-101
Luxury home, close to Stanford, Palo Alto, I-101
East Palo Alto
Stay at this vacation home in Palo Alto. Enjoy WiFi, a sauna, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Googleplex and Stanford Shopping Center are located nearby. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Lovely home in East Palo Alto
"We had a lovely stay. The host was extremely responsive, and the check-in and check-out process was super easy. The home is very spacious and well-appointed and located on a quiet cul-de-sac with plenty of parking. We had appointments at Stanford Medical Center, and it was about a 15-20 minute drive, ..."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Luxury home, close to Stanford, Palo Alto, I-101
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Palo Alto

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
252
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.17421602787456447%

4/5 - Good

Business
Mar 3, 2020

Weather is fantastic!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Mar 2, 2020

I accidentally booked Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo Alto, not realizing how far it actually was from the San Jose airport. Fortunately, we left early enough in the morning that traffic wasn't a problem and we arrived at the airport in 15-20 minutes.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 2, 2020

Beautiful. Too expensive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 24, 2020

Very nice city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 25, 2020

I will seek lodgings there again if I’m back in the area.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jan 22, 2020

Was not there for visit.

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