Palo Alto

Travel Guide

A winding road in a hilly area with a prominent tower and a distant cityscape.
An aerial view of a city with a prominent sports field, modern buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
A residential area with a mix of single and multi-story houses, a central green space, and surrounding trees.
A university campus with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a sandy beach, and the ocean.

Where to stay in Palo Alto

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University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

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.

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.

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 Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

Old Palo Alto

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

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is HK$1,197 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
HK$1,197
HK$1,385 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"I have named this the tiki bar hotel, I have no idea why they do not have a tiki bar, but that’s exactly what they should have. It’s a fun place to stay if you’re going to a concert there or cancer treatment or whatever you’re doing in the area this is a fun place. They have baby ducks and a million ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

3.5 out of 5
625 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is HK$1,482 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
HK$1,482
HK$1,711 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"skip"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is HK$769 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
HK$769
HK$1,027 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,844 reviews)
"There’s nothing I don’t like about this property! Will totally stay here again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Creekside Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

Palo Alto CA
Stay at this cottage in Palo Alto. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Palo Alto Art Center are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Very clean, as far as comfort , furniture wasn’t too comfy. The bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience
Nice one bedroom apartment for short getaways or temporary housing w/ fast WiFi

Nice one bedroom apartment for short getaways or temporary housing w/ fast WiFi

East Palo Alto CA
Stay at this apartment in Palo Alto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market ...
8.4/10 Very good! (21 reviews)
"As expected from listing"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Nice one bedroom apartment for short getaways or temporary housing w/ fast WiFi
Lovely Palo Alto Cottage ~ Near Stanford, tech companies

Lovely Palo Alto Cottage ~ Near Stanford, tech companies

Palo Alto CA
Stay at this holiday home in Palo Alto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and San Antonio Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Cute home, centrally located in Palo Alto. We particularly appreciated the off street parking and quiet backyard area."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Lovely Palo Alto Cottage ~ Near Stanford, tech companies
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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