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.
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Properly is a bit old and lacks amenities
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Housekeeping was outstanding
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The room curtains are moldy. Molds iare health hazards. Carpets are beat up.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Very pleased that the full breakfast including waffles, eggs and toast is back. Nice and quiet location right on the Bay and close to walking trail.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Awesome
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Air conditioner makes noise
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, 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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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.
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.
