Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals

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 AU$159 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$159
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,304 reviews)
"Good Rooms with greate view"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,616 reviews)
"The room was clean and staff was friendly. The airport shuttle doesn’t start until 4:12 am, so we had to take an Uber"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA
The price is AU$155 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$155
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,171 reviews)
"This hotel was a lovely surprise! We enjoyed our stay so much, and it was just a last minute choice before we leave from the nearby airport tomorrow."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae, CA
The price is AU$257 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$257
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,063 reviews)
"Having a free airport shuttle was really nice. Neighbors were fairly loud (so perhaps thin walls?), but the staff was great!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Westin San Francisco Airport
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is AU$180 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$180
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,883 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4 out of 5
600 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$185 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$185
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,671 reviews)
"Great staff and clean rooms"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto

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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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Downtown North

While Downtown North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.

Downtown North
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Professorville

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

Professorville
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Community Center

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Community Center and surrounding area, you can visit Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.

Community Center
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Crescent Park

While Crescent Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.

Crescent Park
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Southgate

While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.

Southgate


Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide

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