Palo Alto, CA

Travel 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
It looks pretty but it's too fruity.

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.

East Palo Alto
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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 Stanford Maples Pavillion.

Barron Park
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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.

Old Palo Alto
These guys fuse Vietnamese food with their own, local knowledge, in a beautiful low lit setting, and hit it out of the park. Shaking beef, black cod, crab and shrimp noodles, dry sauteed curry string beans, accompanied by a frosty Saigon Vietnamese beer. Reminded me of Monsoon in Seattle, or The Slanted Door in SF. Good, knowledgable and helpful wait staff provide a very memorable dining experience.  Can't wait to go back.

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.

University South
These guys fuse Vietnamese food with their own, local knowledge, in a beautiful low lit setting, and hit it out of the park. Shaking beef, black cod, crab and shrimp noodles, dry sauteed curry string beans, accompanied by a frosty Saigon Vietnamese beer. Reminded me of Monsoon in Seattle, or The Slanted Door in SF. Good, knowledgable and helpful wait staff provide a very memorable dining experience.  Can't wait to go back.

Downtown Palo Alto

If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Palo Alto
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is AED 621 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 621
AED 719 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Great food and gardens. Very kind staff."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Creekside Inn
Creekside Inn
3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is AED 364 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 364
AED 484 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,444 reviews)
Just needed a place to crash for the night.
"Nice place tucked away, did not realize it was hiding behind the restaurant."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Creekside Inn
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
2.5 out of 5
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is AED 327 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
AED 327
AED 379 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Book a stay at this 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! (1,108 reviews)
"We will come back. The bathroom door need to be fixed"

Reviewed on 20 May 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.
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
Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience
Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience
Palo Alto
Stay at this cottage in Palo Alto. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center are ...
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"Thank you!"

Reviewed on 20 April 2025

Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience
Charming studio in old Palo Alto
Charming studio in old Palo Alto
2 out of 5
Palo Alto
Stay at this cottage in Palo Alto. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Palo Alto Junior Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great
"Super and clean. Good host, quick communicator"

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Charming studio in old 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.

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Reviews of Palo Alto

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
254
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
252
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
63
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Business

Weather is fantastic!

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.