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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
I was in town for a soccer tournament, and although this place doesn't look like much from the outside (it looks like an old hotel, in fact) once you get inside it feels. the same as any Best Western or Marriott or other reliable chain. Loved our room, and the gentleman who checked us in was really ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Excellent!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Location was good, the hotel was nice and clean. The reason for a 4 star instead of 5 is that parking was $40/day and shuttle only goes to the airport and not downtown Burlingame.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Yes perfect
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Great
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Clean room. Same breakfast choice for the past 3 days
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
