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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crowper Inn	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
el PRADO	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 658 reviews	View
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 459 reviews	View
The Cardinal Hotel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 465 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 350 reviews	View

Where to stay in University South

Find the best University South areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A university campus with a prominent clock tower, red-roofed buildings, and a central green space.

Stanford

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a cityscape with modern buildings.

East Palo Alto

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

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Ventura

Though Ventura 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.

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Barron Park

While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.

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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.

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Top University South Hotel Reviews

Maple Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"very nice"

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk personnel were especially friendly and courteous. The shuttle to/from the airport was on time in accordance with the available schedule, making it easy to plan for a departure to remain on schedule for the scheduled departure time of the airplane."

Grand Hyatt at SFO

10/10 Excellent

"It's worth the price for convenience if you have a super early or late flight!!!!! The hotel was upscale and easy to get to. No shemmanigans trying to make it to our 5:25am flight either. We received 4 bottles of water upon check in. We appreciated the view very much- well didn't pay for an upgraded view but had a couple of planes parked outside our windows which was thrilling for my 9 and 14 hear old daughters. The down pillows were sooooooo comfy, and the bathroom was huge and stocked with all the things. Hair dryer, straightener, shower cap, soaps, lotion, q tips, shoe horn, bathrobe, and a few other things I didn't explore. I would definitely stay again!"

Frequently asked questions

What is University South like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Palo Alto's University South neighbourhood. Are you looking for University South travel tips? Make sure that you visit Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in University South?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, el PRADO is the highest ranked property in University South. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers private balconies and a fitness centre. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.

How many hotels will I find in the University South area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Palo Alto, choose from one of Expedia's 17 hotels and other accommodation options in University South.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University South, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in University South.

What can I see and do in this Palo Alto neighbourhood?

Landmarks in University South that you won't want to miss include Stanford Theatre and Hewlett Packard House and Garage. Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Museum of American Heritage are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around University South include Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Stanford University Arboretum. While you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto, make sure that you visit other sights such as Rinconada Park or Sunset Headquarters and Gardens.

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1. el PRADO

2. The Cardinal Hotel

3. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4. Crowper Inn

5. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

6. Creekside Inn

7. Menlo Park Inn

8. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

9. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

10. Dinah's Garden Hotel

11. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

12. The Ameswell Hotel

13. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

14. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

15. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

16. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

17. The Palo Alto Inn

18. Maple Tree Inn

19. Sonesta Silicon Valley

20. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

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Where to stay in University South

Stanford

East Palo Alto

Ventura

Barron Park

Old Palo Alto

Top University South Hotel Reviews

Maple Tree Inn

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