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.
Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Staff, room, bonus add-ons, excellent breakfast, lovely setting by the bay for morning wakeup coffee outside.
Reviewed on 2026/2/4
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Nice staff and clean room. Only stayed one night after coming back from Europe. Would stay again
Reviewed on 2026/2/1
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Very clean, super helpful staff and great shuttle service to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 2026/1/31
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Guest service was very kind, Clean room, loved the supply of shampoo, conditioner and lotion
Reviewed on 2026/1/30
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Room was nice. Great view of the Marina. Planes flying in. Sea birds and ducks gave everything a serene vibe.
Reviewed on 2026/1/31
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Quite, convenient, and offered room upgrade to Expedia VIP
Reviewed on 2026/1/31
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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 Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
