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 University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
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.
Things to do
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
We have stayed at Bay Landing multiple times and always book a room there when attending a Giants Baseball game. We catch the CalTrain nearby and relax. This hotel is quiet (you would never think you’re next to an airport), clean, has spacious rooms, large bathrooms, and available views of the water. ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Ok
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
clean
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Airport shuttle was fine. Loved coming into lobby with smell of warm cookies. Very nice greeting. Room was clean. Reception was efficient and friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Clean and convenient but not enough parking; overbooked by SpotHero.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Restaurant was fantastic. Both service and food
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
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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 Stanford Maples Pavillion.
