Palo Alto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Palo Alto
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Where to stay in Palo Alto

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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.

Stanford
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East Palo Alto

Mountain views and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about East Palo Alto. A stop by San Francisco Bay is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

East Palo Alto
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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.

Barron Park
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University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

University South
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Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Old Palo Alto
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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.

Midtown
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

3.5 out of 5
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is NZ$367 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$367
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice room, good shower pressure and comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is NZ$234 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$234
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! (1,531 reviews)
"Nice continental breakfast, quiet area"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Creekside Inn
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3 out of 5
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is NZ$192 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$192
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,168 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
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

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 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 Jun. 2025

Large Palo Alto Home, Pool, 5 beds/3 baths, in the Heart of Palo Alto
Guesthouse with firepit near Stanford FB GOOG

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 Sep. 2024

Guesthouse with firepit near Stanford FB GOOG
California Golden Dream L

California Golden Dream L

Palo Alto
Enjoy a fitness center and air conditioning. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Shoreline Park are located nearby.
California Golden Dream L
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.

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