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Where to stay in Palo Alto
Stanford
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.
East Palo Alto
4/5(4 area reviews)
Situated near the Baylands Nature Preserve, East Palo Alto offers access to a scenic marshland trail and is close to the Ravenswood 101 shopping center. Convenient transportation options include U.S. Route 101 and SamTrans.
Barron Park
4.5/5(36 area reviews)
Though Barron Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.
University South
4.5/5(55 area reviews)
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
Old Palo Alto
Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
3/5(1 area review)
While Midtown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Art Center.
Creekside Inn
3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is SAR 394 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
SAR 394
SAR 521 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,509 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was very comfortable, and the grounds are very beautiful. It is a lovely property."
Reviewed on 21 July 2025
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 334 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 334
SAR 387 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,148 reviews)
"Property was good and clean."
Reviewed on 19 July 2025
Dinah's Garden Hotel
4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice property. The gardens were beautiful and the room very clean"
Reviewed on 15 July 2025
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.
Large Palo Alto Home, Pool, 5 beds/3 baths, in the Heart of Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Stay at this vacation home in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Shoreline Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Great house for family!
"This house was perfect for us, our kids, and grandkids. Quiet upstairs for sleeping children, nice big kitchen, large dining table in and out and a great little pool for kid fun! It felt like home. Also, the manager was very available for questions and suggestions. Very helpful. If in the area again ..."
Reviewed on 16 June 2025
Guesthouse with firepit near Stanford FB GOOG
Palo Alto
Stay at this vacation home in Palo Alto. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are located nearby.
6/10 (3 reviews)
The Guesthouse
"The guesthouse is exactly as described. Clean, quiet, well-appointed, and non-fussy. The bed was comfortable, which is really all that mattered (to me). The shower was actually nice with body wash provided. While there is no sink (face basin), it is not that big a deal and, for me, wasn't be a deal ..."
Reviewed on 27 September 2024
6 Minutes from SF Bay, Near Meta, Stanford and Google ~ 3-Bedroom Vacation Home
East Palo Alto
Stay at this vacation home in Palo Alto. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Wedding weekend
"Great house in a nice neighborhood. Host was super responsive!"
Reviewed on 30 June 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the collegiate 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 trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Memorial Church
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto with a visit to Stanford Memorial Church. 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 with a stop at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford University Medical Center
Though Stanford University Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto while you are here.
Stanford Stadium
Catch an event at Stanford Stadium during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Reviews of Palo Alto
4.3
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
I accidentally booked Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo Alto, not realizing how far it actually was from the San Jose airport. Fortunately, we left early enough in the morning that traffic wasn't a problem and we arrived at the airport in 15-20 minutes.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful. Too expensive.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Very nice city
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I will seek lodgings there again if I’m back in the area.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Was not there for visit.
- Stanford University
- Stanford University Medical Center
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Stanford Stadium
- Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
- Palo Alto VA Hospital
- Stanford University Golf Course
- Baylands Nature Preserve
- Stanford University Arboretum
- Stanford Memorial Church
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
- Rodin Sculpture Garden
- Stanford Maples Pavillion
- Stanford Theatre
- Hoover Tower
- Palo Alto Art Center
- Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
- Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art
- Byxbee Park
- Bing Concert Hall
- Cantor Arts Center
- Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center
- Foothills Park
- Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
- Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
- Arastredero Preserve
- Stanford Mausoleum
- The EcoCenter