Visit Downtown Palo Alto
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 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.
Stanford Memorial Church
Stanford Memorial Church is just one of the places to see in Palo Alto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Things to do
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Don't waste my time asking for feedback if you want a plug and not a review.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
i enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
clean room. Bed was firm. Would have liked an option for a topper to make it softer. I think all hotels should not only have rooms with different bed sizes such as queen, king but also have options of firm, medium or soft. Or offer a topper to alter the firmness.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Website should specify that connecting rooms are only for 1 king bed and 2 double beds. Not 2 double bed rooms. Parking on site is very expensive!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The place was nice in a nice neighborhood with a killer breakfast and cheaper than any other place.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Shuttle was very helpful. Appreciate the courteous staffs
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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.
