Visit Downtown Palo Alto
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the collegiate 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 trip 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 with a stop 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 with a stop at 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Things to do
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Room was fantastic
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Clean but building is older so bathroom shower fixture and tiles were older.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Maple Tree Inn
My go to place in the Silicon Valley for quality, value and a great staff!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
The Domain Hotel
Súper recomendado
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
From the moment I arrived, the staff's warm welcome and efficient check-in process set the tone for a wonderful stay. My cozy room was a perfect retreat, and the complimentary breakfast exceeded expectations. Overall, a truly exceptional experience! 😊
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
Though Downtown North might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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
While Professorville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center.
Crescent Park
Crescent Park might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Community Center
While Community Center might 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 Southgate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center.
