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.
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Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Nice place to stay. The staff are very helpful. They were willing to open the pool for us even on a rainy December evening. The nearby restaurant, Horatio's, is an excellent dining experience - everything cooked to perfection.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Clean but building is older so bathroom shower fixture and tiles were older.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Maple Tree Inn
I was pleased and surprised that each room had every amenity I always would like to have but rarely find. Most hotels have some but not all of these: Keurig coffee maker in-room well stocked with regular and decaf coffees and teas; microwave; refrigerator; in-room safe; iron and ironing board; hair ...
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Nice
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
This is our go to hotel when we visit our family in Milpitas. Staff are amazing and we love the restaurant in the hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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 Allied Arts Guild.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.
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 Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center.
