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.
Things to do
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The cleaning ladies They took so much effort to leave our room clean even though we did a early checked in
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Very nice facility with good breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Nice airport hotel…staff was great, breakfast was amazing
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Domain Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Clean and updated. We enjoyed how friendly the staff was. Pool area is awesome. Breakfast buffett was good but a bit more limited than expected for a 4-star hotel. There was no change of menus from day to day.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Nice, convenient to airport
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.
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 University Arboretum.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
