Where to Stay

Getting to Stanford

The Stanford campus is located in Palo Alto, about 35 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of San Jose.

Airports

• San Francisco International Airport (SFO): The most common gateway for visitors, located ~25 miles (35–45 minutes by car) from Stanford.

• San Jose International Airport (SJC): A smaller but very convenient option, ~20 miles (25–30 minutes by car).

• Oakland International Airport (OAK): Another option, ~30 miles (40–50 minutes by car), though with fewer direct transit routes to Stanford.
  
  

Ground Transportation

• Rideshare: Lyft and Uber are widely available at all Bay Area airports and throughout Palo Alto, with short wait times and predictable pricing.

• Waymo Autonomous Vehicles: Within San Francisco, Waymo driverless cars are operating and can be booked via the Waymo app, offering a unique Bay Area experience.

• Public Transit: While Caltrain connects San Francisco and San Jose with stops in Palo Alto, and BART serves San Francisco and Oakland, point-to-point travel to Stanford often requires transfers, making it less direct for first-time visitors.

• Rental Cars: Available at all airports, though not necessary if you plan to stay close to campus or rely on rideshare services.
  
  

Travel Tip: For most visitors, the simplest and fastest way from the airport to Stanford is a rideshare service directly to campus or your hotel.

Hotels

We will be working on conference block rooms, and more information will be posted soon. Please note that while several hotels are located close to Stanford, none are realistically within walking distance of the conference venues on campus. Rideshare (Lyft, Uber) or rental car is the most reliable options for door-to-door transport.

Nearby Hotels (5–10 minutes by car)

• Stanford Park Hotel – Upscale boutique hotel just north of campus, known for its quiet courtyards and comfortable amenities.

• Sheraton Palo Alto – Full-service hotel next to the Caltrain station and downtown Palo Alto.

• Westin Palo Alto – Contemporary hotel adjacent to the Sheraton, offering a relaxed and convenient stay.

• Graduate Palo Alto – Historic downtown property with collegiate décor and a popular rooftop bar.

• Nobu Hotel Palo Alto – Luxury boutique option in downtown Palo Alto featuring Nobu dining.

• Dinah’s Garden Hotel – Independent hotel with lush gardens and resort-style ambiance.

• Creekside Inn (Palo Alto) – Comfortable hotel with garden setting and convenient location along El Camino Real.

• Hotel Citrine (Autograph Collection) – Modern eco-conscious hotel near the Stanford Research Park.

Budget-Friendly Options

• Holiday Inn Express Palo Alto – A reliable mid-range choice with complimentary breakfast and parking.

• Comfort Inn Palo Alto – Modest rooms at lower rates, about 2 miles from campus.

• Travelodge by Wyndham Palo Alto – Budget motel with basic amenities along El Camino Real.

• Airbnb / VRBO – Widely available throughout Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Mountain View, often with competitive pricing compared to hotels.
  
  

Options a Bit Farther Away (15–25 minutes by car)

• Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley (East Palo Alto) – Luxury property with a spa, pool, and rooftop terrace.

• Rosewood Sand Hill (Menlo Park) – Exclusive resort-style hotel popular with Silicon Valley visitors.

• Hyatt Centric Mountain View – Modern option with rooftop dining and convenient freeway access.

• AC Hotel by Marriott Sunnyvale Cupertino – Stylish and more affordable, about 20 minutes south of campus.