Palo Alto holiday rentals: houses & more

Discover a selection of 500 holiday rentals in Palo Alto that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo holiday homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including pool and internet/WiFi. Prices start at £ 66 per night, and houses and flats & apartments are popular options for a stay in Palo Alto. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Find the best place to stay — Palo Alto

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Stayed Apr 2021

Fabulous stay in Palo Alto!

Our family of four (2 adults, 2 teens) loved this quiet spot in Palo Alto! Everything about our trip was great - the lovely check in basket, the well stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and fabulous location. We enjoyed walking to get take out from...

Stayed Mar 2021

First Stay @ this property

This was a very pleasant home to stay at. My first time booking thru VRBO and the first place I stayed at was lovely. The renters sent clear instructions for the home and it was very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Hoping to rebook here in the futu...

Stayed Feb 2021

Awesome

The place looks as good as it does in the photos. It also has the little things like tea, water boiler, Brita water filter, and an extra monitor made the stay extra great, especially while WFH. Great communication with Ana Luisa. Thanks for a pleasan...

Stayed Jan 2021

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home and property. The house is lovingly maintained with the highest quality furnishings, linens and equipment. The layout and flow is perfect with an amazing back yard in a beautiful quiet neighborhood that is a...

Stayed Jan 2021

Just like home, only in town

We needed a plan for living and remote working for a couple of weeks while work was done on our home, and this was a perfect solution. The property is spacious, well furnished and super clean. We were able to migrate enough “stuff” to make it functio...

Stayed Dec 2020

Beautiful, clean and relaxing

Stayed here for a brief staycation with my partner, to relax and look at a different set of 4 walls. This house is beautiful, elegantly decorated, well stocked and appointed, and has some nice amenities (such as heated bathroom floors, big soakong tu...

Stayed Dec 2020

Great location

This house is located in a great neighborhood, it was quiet while being close to amenities. The listing was exactly like the photos, this doesn't always happen. Communication with the host was great, the check in and check out instructions were very ...

Stayed Nov 2020

Great family home in a lovely neighborhoods

The house was full of light and really well equipped. We stayed for a week with kids. Parks around, spacious, very welcoming (shampoo and body wash, dishwasher tablets, olive oil, coffee, toilet paper etc... nothing to worry about as you step in!) ve...

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Destination guide

The arty area of Palo Alto awaits your stay

Enjoy the art galleries and other features of Palo Alto. This city's university setting, sporting events and restaurants draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions such as Stanford Shopping Center and Shoreline Park. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.

Activities

Activities and attractions in Palo Alto

Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Palo Alto a fun place to get away to. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

California's Great America (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve (7.8 mi / 12.5 km)
Ridge Vineyards (8.6 mi / 13.8 km)
Golfland USA (8.6 mi / 13.8 km)
Blackberry Farm Golf Course (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)

Natural features

Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Palo Alto

Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Palo Alto is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

Shoreline Park (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
Kelley Park (16.9 mi / 27.3 km)
Rodin Sculpture Garden (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
Stanford University Arboretum (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
Byxbee Park (2.9 mi / 4.6 km)
Rengstorff Park (3.1 mi / 4.9 km)

How to get there

Transport to and around Palo Alto

Fly into Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County), the closest airport, located 3 mi (4.8 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) away.

If you're travelling by train, the main station is Palo Alto Station. You might consider catching a ride on the metro at Palo Alto California Ave Station for ease of access to the rest of the city.

Can I find a vacation rental around Palo Alto?

Yes, our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 582 vacation rentals near Palo Alto. From 248 houses to 280 flats & apartments, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Palo Alto for a holiday or a weekend are on Vrbo.