Palo Alto, CA

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Palo Alto

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 Hoover Tower.

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
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 University South 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 Stanford Shopping Center.

University South
That's a lamb roasting in the middle of the restaurant.  Deals are being done over spanikopita and tsatsiki.  Great spot

Downtown North

Though Downtown North might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.

Downtown North
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Old Palo Alto

Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Stanford Stadium and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Old 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
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is $170 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$170
$198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Love this property!"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Creekside Inn
Creekside Inn
3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is $99 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$99
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Stay at this hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,296 reviews)
One night perfect spot!
"Great location and beautiful property!"

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Creekside Inn
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
5 out of 5
711 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
The price is $779 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$779
$963 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
"gym needs to expand it's tiny Service is the best"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
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.
Minutes to Techs & Stanford Uni! Cozy 2BR House
Minutes to Techs & Stanford Uni! Cozy 2BR House
East Palo Alto
Stay at this vacation home in Palo Alto. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Facebook Campus are located nearby.
4.2/10 (10 reviews)
Adequate
"The house was adequate however, the kitchen was dirty and ant infested. We sprayed and cleaned the kitchen and no more ants during our stay. Lots of construction near the house which was noisy and it was annoying trying to find our way around with a couple of closed roads. The exterior of the house ..."

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Minutes to Techs & Stanford Uni! Cozy 2BR House
Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
3 out of 5
2330 Princeton St, Main House, Palo Alto, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre ...
2/10 (1 review)
"This property was double-booked. I had an Expedia confirmation number, but I was turned away and had no place to stay."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
1.7 miles from Stanford University
1.7 miles from Stanford University
Palo Alto
Stay at this apartment in Palo Alto. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Palo Alto Art Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Clean cozy studio/ADU near downtown North Palo Alto
"Needed short rental due to house fumigation. This was close to our home and provided what we needed for 3 days. Host was amenable to a couple of not usual requests. Parking area turn around is tight. Better to back in from street. Overall great for 2 people"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

1.7 miles from Stanford University
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

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Business
Mar 3, 2020

Weather is fantastic!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Mar 2, 2020

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
Mar 2, 2020

Beautiful. Too expensive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 24, 2020

Very nice city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 25, 2020

I will seek lodgings there again if I’m back in the area.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jan 22, 2020

Was not there for visit.

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