Downtown Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Photo by tom owens
Photo by tom owens
Photo by Jw
Photo by Jw

Popular places to visit

Stanford University

Stanford University

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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
Stanford Shopping Center

Stanford Shopping Center

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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 Shopping Center
Stanford Memorial Church

Stanford Memorial Church

You can find out about the history of Palo Alto with a trip to Stanford Memorial Church. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Stanford Memorial Church
Hoover Tower

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.

Hoover Tower

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.

Stanford Theatre

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.

Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market

Things to do

Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson

Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson

S$231
per traveller
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
San Francisco Air Tour

San Francisco Air Tour

S$378
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Air Tour
Bay Area Rock Climbing

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

S$153
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
See all activities in Palo Alto

Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is S$142 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
S$142
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,028 reviews)
Fair enough
"Our family stayed overnight before taking an early morning flight. The hotel was a mile from SFO, clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced. We’d stay again for the convenience."

Reviewed on 12 Aug, 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is S$146 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
S$146
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,571 reviews)
"Liked the room and the beds were comfortable and the bedding was snuggly. The breakfast was amazing and well seasoned. A lot of options to choose from. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The only two issues were the floors made a lot of noise when walking around and the WiFi/TV was glitchy. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug, 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,461 reviews)
"Perfect."

Reviewed on 13 Aug, 2025

Get rates
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is S$175 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
S$175
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,825 reviews)
"Delicious nutritious breakfast. Clean room and bed linens. My kids love the pool and the hot tub. We love it there and highly recommended!👌 we are definitely going to come back. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug, 2025

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae, CA
The price is S$214 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
S$214
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,071 reviews)
"Great place to stay if you have an early or late night flight out of SFO."

Reviewed on 11 Aug, 2025

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

3 out of 5
330 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
The price is S$140 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$140
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was close to the freeway. The front desk staff was welcoming and great. I booked the 2 bedroom suit and it was very spacious. Would definitely book this hotel again."

Reviewed on 11 Aug, 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
See all 2,965 properties in Downtown Palo Alto
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto

Default Image

University South

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

University South
Default Image

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.

Downtown North
Default Image

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.

Professorville
Default Image

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.

Crescent Park
Default Image

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.

Southgate
Default Image

Old Palo Alto

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

Old Palo Alto

Downtown Palo Alto