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) ![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 ![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 £88 per traveller [](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 £135 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 £94 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-outdoor-rock-climbing-bay-area.a1389006.activity-details) ![Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1391601/fe50a3dc-b95f-4815-a331-05cbbc16d855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2 £87 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/outdoor-rock-climbing-level-2.a1391601.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 £721 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 £131 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 ![Good Nite Inn - Redwood City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50967/cde183db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Good Nite Inn - Redwood City 485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA £71 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,593 reviews) Very good Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=50967&PinnedHotelID=50967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/0c231d9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel 1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA £117 20 Feb - 21 Feb 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! (4,822 reviews) Staff awesome, clean room, great location. Will return for sure. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=1110785&PinnedHotelID=1110785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12345/7b6b8635_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront 600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA £95 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,972 reviews) Everything was great. Thanks! Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=12345&PinnedHotelID=12345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5800/5798/fee85a50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western 1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA £85 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,047 reviews) Room was decent even tho the bathroom is a little small. The wifi is trash tho but the breakfast is good. All in all it was a good stay, would stay again if I were in the area. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=5798&PinnedHotelID=5798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![Grand Hyatt at SFO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33462100/33462010/3cb59227_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt at SFO 55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA £254 20 Feb - 21 Feb 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,502 reviews) Fantastic hotel! Conveniently located,staff pleasant and knowledgeable! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=33462010&PinnedHotelID=33462010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) ![Half Moon Bay Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11700/11624/9f22ad54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Half Moon Bay Lodge 2400 Cabrillo Hwy S Half Moon Bay CA £125 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,143 reviews) Very ckean safe Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=11624&PinnedHotelID=11624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976475121) [See all 3,338 properties in Old Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%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. 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[](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) ![Right after the rain a close up of 'raindrops' on a 'Bird of Paradise ' #macro #raindrops #flowers #flora #garden #nature #colorfulplant #urbannature #flowergarden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9355/a359ad46-afaf-41ba-94ca-c2422b75c692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Leland Manor When in Leland Manor, 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-Leland-Manor.dx553248635976470411) ![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) ![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 Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage. 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