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.

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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.
Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The AC is in the room makes huge noice, you can’t sleep if it turned on due to the noice.. you can’t sleep if it turned off due to the lack of air circulation. Overall it’s sleepless time in this room
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Litttle outdated
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The urinal was very low
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
Great location & value. Shuttle bus is cherry on top!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
Air was great , room was awesome and didn’t use the gym
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
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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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center 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.
