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
All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Private Walking Tour in Stanford University
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Wonderful staff, convenient location, waterfront views and nice walkway!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Maple Tree Inn
Everything was great: clean room, great staff, great location
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Domain Hotel
The room was spacious and welcoming. The bed was heaven.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The room was very clean and the staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Wonderful service.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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.
