Old Palo Alto Travel Guide

Palo Alto

A stone corridor with arches and columns, leading to a door at the end.

Stay near popular Old Palo Alto attractions

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Elizabeth F. Gamble 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.
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Things to do

Private Walking Tour in Stanford University

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

£4
per traveller
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

£93
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

£137
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

£96
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

£88
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

£133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
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Top hotels in Old Palo Alto

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
The price is £66 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£66
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (2,540 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is £100 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£100
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (2,839 reviews)
"The room was clean, a bit outdated but with all the necessary amenities. Restroom fan was no working, but that was not important for us. Parking was not great since the parking lot was full everyday. Breakfast was complimentary for only 2 people per booking, which was okay since the buffet rates ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4 out of 5
600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA
The price is £107 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£107
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,036 reviews)
"Amazing house keeping. Very polite staff and detail in cleaning the room."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
The price is £136 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£136
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (4,892 reviews)
"great stay"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

3 out of 5
910 E Fremont Ave Sunnyvale CA
The price is £102 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£102
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything is amazing and good accommodation place"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1333 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
The price is £152 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£152
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,392 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and nice. All the facilities were good. Breakfast is average."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
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Where to stay in Old Palo Alto

Find the best Old Palo Alto 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 Maples Pavillion or Stanford Stadium.

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.

An aerial view of a city with a prominent road, green spaces, and buildings.

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.

Midtown

Though Midtown 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.

A university campus with red-roofed buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a sunset sky.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Hewlett Packard House and Garage and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market.

Old Palo Alto Travel Guide

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