Title: Old Palo Alto Travel Guide: Best of Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Old Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Palo-Alto-Hotels.d553248635976475121.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)[Old Palo Alto Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Old-Palo-Alto.d553248635976475121.Car-Hire-Guide)[Old Palo Alto Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Palo-Alto.d553248635976475121.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Old Palo Alto Travel Guide ## Palo Alto ![2024-01-16 BRICK BUILDING WTH ARCHES AND SQUARE WINDOWS ALONG A TILED WALKWAY WITH A GREEN PARK LIKE SCENE AT THE END OF THE WALKWAY IN PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976475121/0b51b12a-2b08-4b0a-bdab-c6f6e5d27602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Old 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 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 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 Old 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 £129 17 Apr - 18 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! (4,829 reviews) Very dependable Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=1110785&PinnedHotelID=1110785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![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 £98 4 Apr - 5 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) Clean room, location convenient, staff very nice. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=28502&PinnedHotelID=28502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £82 31 Mar - 1 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! (2,368 reviews) The area was convenient to the Oakland airport. Safe area. Breakfast selection was excellent. They do charge extra for parking Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=51116&PinnedHotelID=51116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![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 £93 11 Apr - 12 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! (1,492 reviews) Service was great and the room was clean. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=828&PinnedHotelID=828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![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 £243 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! (1,534 reviews) Great room, excellent staff! Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=33462010&PinnedHotelID=33462010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![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 £104 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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! (1,850 reviews) the coffee machine in the lobby was wonderful. Comfy bed. All good. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=24251&PinnedHotelID=24251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) [See all 3,203 properties in Old Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976475121) 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 Old Palo Alto hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976475121&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976475121&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976475121&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976475121&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976475121&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=553248635976475121&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Old Palo Alto ![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) ![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) ### Evergreen Park If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Evergreen-Park.dx553248635976470290) ![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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Professorville.dx553248635976470926) ![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) ![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) ### Midtown Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Art Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Midtown.dx553248635976469549) --- --- - [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) # Old Palo Alto Travel Guide