What is University South like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Palo Alto's University South neighbourhood. Are you looking for University South travel tips? Make sure that you visit Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in University South?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, el PRADO is the highest ranked property in University South. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers private balconies and a fitness centre. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto .

How many hotels will I find in the University South area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Palo Alto, choose from one of Expedia's 17 hotels and other accommodation options in University South.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University South, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in University South.

What can I see and do in this Palo Alto neighbourhood?

Landmarks in University South that you won't want to miss include Stanford Theatre and Hewlett Packard House and Garage. Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Museum of American Heritage are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around University South include Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Stanford University Arboretum. While you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto, make sure that you visit other sights such as Rinconada Park or Sunset Headquarters and Gardens.

Top 10 University South Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for University South hotels

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, string lights, wicker furniture, and a view of the city skyline.

1. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

University South

Nancy

RM1,125 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor courtyard with a round table, potted plants, and a hanging lantern.

2. el PRADO

University South

Marissa

RM1,655 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.

3. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

University South

Ariane

RM2,316 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a hanging light fixture, floral wallpaper, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Cowper Inn

University South

colin

RM1,273 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.

5. Creekside Inn

Barron Park, 3.4 km from University South

Ian

RM719 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

6. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Ventura, 3.8 km from University South

Rika

RM518 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.

7. Menlo Park Inn

3 km from University South

CHAD

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with blue and white seating areas, surrounded by glass walls and modern lighting.

8. Aloft by Marriott Cupertino

17.1 km from University South

John

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

8.7 km from University South

Tejas

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

10. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Green Acres, 4.6 km from University South

Trae

RM543 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.

11. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

7.6 km from University South

Angelica

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

15.9 km from University South

Ashley

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

13. The Ameswell Hotel

8.9 km from University South

Adriana

RM772 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and a modern building in the background.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

12.6 km from University South

Jhannie

RM524 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, sofas, and tables, surrounded by trees and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. The Cottages Hotel

3.6 km from University South

Lydia

RM933 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

16. Hyatt Place San Carlos

12.5 km from University South

Laura

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.

17. Dinah's Garden Hotel

5.2 km from University South

Megan

RM722 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

18. Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

12.8 km from University South

Michael

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

19. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

5.8 km from University South

Marshall

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.

20. The Palo Alto Inn

5.1 km from University South

Devon

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Where to stay in University South

Find the best University South areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A university campus with a prominent clock tower, red-roofed buildings, and a central green space.

Stanford

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Hoover Tower or Stanford Stadium.

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a cityscape with modern buildings.

East Palo Alto

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

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An aerial view of a city with a prominent road, green spaces, and buildings.

Barron Park

While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

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A stone corridor with arches and columns, leading to a door at the end.

Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

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