Where is Stanford University?
Palo Alto is home to Stanford University. Visitors give high marks for top attractions and activities such as the fun sporting events and shopping in this artistic city. If you want to find things to do in the area, you might like to visit California's Great America and Levi's Stadium.
Where Can I Stay near Stanford University?
We've got 15 hotels you can pick from within a mile of Stanford University. You might want to consider one of these options that are popular with our guests:
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
- 3.5-star hotel • Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • Central location
The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive
- 5-star hotel • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free pool cabanas • Walkable location
The Westin Palo Alto
- 4-star hotel • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Central location
Things to See and Do near Stanford University
What to See near Stanford University
- Stanford Stadium
- Rodin Sculpture Garden
- Hoover Tower
- Stanford Memorial Church
- Stanford Mausoleum
Things to Do near Stanford University
- Cantor Arts Center
- Bing Concert Hall
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
How to Get to Stanford University
Flights to Palo Alto
- San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), 18 mi (29 km) from central Palo Alto
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from central Palo Alto
- Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from central Palo Alto