Old Palo Alto
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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 University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
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.
Baylands Nature Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Baylands Nature 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.
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.
Rodin Sculpture Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Rodin Sculpture Garden, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in Old Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Need new mattress
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Great location. Quiet , comfy beds. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Hot tub was out of order. Room was clean, nice, small patio looking out to the marina. No boats in the slips, but nice nonetheless. Great sunrise and sunsets. Breakfast was decent. They had make your own waffles (2 machines), bagels, breakfast pastries, yogurt, oj, cranberry juice, milk, chocolate ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The only god thing about the hotel was the staff. They were exceptional.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Wonderful breakfast! Restaurant on 4th floor- outstanding! The server actually took the time to make a few recommendations and it was not disappointing at all! A great one short stay at this hotel. Very convenient to the airport. By the way the cappuccino on 3rd floor was just top notch! I didn’t ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Dylan at SFO
Clean room, clean bathroom and shower but if your looking for breakfast it's only coffee and some kind of bread. Do not expect eggs, bacon, pancakes or any kind of hot food. Parking area very limited.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Palo Alto
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Evergreen Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, 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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
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.
