Title: Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Palo-Alto-Hotels.d944150749944913920.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Palo Alto Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Palo-Alto.d944150749944913920.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Palo Alto Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Palo-Alto.d944150749944913920.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide ## Palo Alto ![Downtown Palo Alto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9355/15970c4c-0167-4634-90eb-aa8d03289472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Palo Alto Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Palo Alto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto.dx9355) --- ### Popular places to visit ![0_170096217](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502584/b1167e42-b297-469b-b033-81477e8f6759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-University-Palo-Alto.d502584.Attraction) ![Stanford University Medical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129319/4e8e5c28-7f1f-4dfb-baf3-fcb6080eb866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-University-Medical-Center-Stanford.d6129319.Attraction) ![girl holding shopping bags on sunny day outdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162021/b4967736-672a-4a5b-bc7e-3e5d551add75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Shopping-Center-Palo-Alto.d6162021.Attraction) ![A flock of Willet birds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289475/0c3fad91-d5ab-42ec-a4d6-3c99fa66b972.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baylands-Nature-Preserve-Palo-Alto.d6289475.Attraction) ![Hoover Tower overlooking a Stanford University courtyard with its sandstone archways and Spanish style architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262724/c757ff6f-61a4-4976-b105-0f350840bfd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoover-Tower-Stanford.d6262724.Attraction) ![Le Penseur dans le jardin du Musée Rodin, Paris.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262729/4c80ad8a-3e4a-4f51-b6fb-124774502efa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rodin-Sculpture-Garden-Stanford.d6262729.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Walking Tour in Stanford University ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46749478/62859780-e196-4c1f-8ba7-a221f671a6bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanford-university-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a46749478.activity-details) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2573266/645e65ca-17f1-4b08-85bc-c2bd84f2f5f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience £94 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2573266.activity-details) ![Silicon Valley Tech Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/475414/6027414a-4e5f-4c87-9d71-79d7d86452e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Silicon Valley Tech Tour £139 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silicon-valley-tech-tour.a475414.activity-details) ![Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389006/f88c6e25-e576-4462-9814-d27f0a305b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-outdoor-rock-climbing-bay-area.a1389006.activity-details) ![Lower Antelope Canyon 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49317158/9fa916ba-c33c-4ab1-b9c0-7c9f8f054afd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour £688 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-to-zion.a49317158.activity-details) ![Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2174966/8385ce03-91ee-4318-8dda-5f8dcf118a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley £134 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spa-quality-on-demand-massage-silicon-valley.a2174966.activity-details) [See all activities in Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto ![Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/b6378346_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel 1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA £135 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,806 reviews) great location, super friendly and helpful staff Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=1110785&PinnedHotelID=1110785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944150749944913920) ![Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28600/28502/336a0345_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG 1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA £90 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.8/10 Good! (2,673 reviews) Great location. Quiet , comfy beds. Nice staff. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=28502&PinnedHotelID=28502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944150749944913920) ![The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51116/b0813be9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay 68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA £83 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,377 reviews) Good Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=51116&PinnedHotelID=51116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944150749944913920) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/900/828/efc155d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport 835 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA £94 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,497 reviews) The only god thing about the hotel was the staff. They were exceptional. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=828&PinnedHotelID=828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944150749944913920) ![Grand Hyatt at SFO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33462100/33462010/e6f59e08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt at SFO 55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £244 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,540 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=33462010&PinnedHotelID=33462010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944150749944913920) ![The Dylan at SFO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24300/24251/f6c9f16f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dylan at SFO 110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA £108 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,840 reviews) Everything was as expected, clean, organized. My daughter commented that it was a great hotel which is pretty great considering I’ve paid double what this fee was and not gotten that response. Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24251&PinnedHotelID=24251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944150749944913920) [See all 3,166 properties in Downtown Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=944150749944913920) 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. ## Check Downtown Palo Alto hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[2 Apr - 3 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944150749944913920&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto ![Downtown, Palo Alto in Silicon Valley,, California, United States of America.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474595/ba394339-6ce1-4e5e-bd66-d6eca2b355fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Downtown-North.dx553248635976474595) ![Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472437/752f0d99-9752-4a34-b259-81416b29ff1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### University South 3/5(1 area review) While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-University-South.dx553248635976472437) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Professorville When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Professorville.dx553248635976470926) ![Paved running trail on the Standford dish surrounding hills; Stanford campus, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley skyline in the background, San Francisco bay area, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469448/b59dafda-c664-40cf-bf6d-01fa7d4852f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Crescent-Park.dx553248635976469448) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Community-Center.dx553248635976469373) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Southgate.dx553248635976469473) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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