How much does a party venue cost to rent in Palo Alto?
Party venues in Palo Alto average $190 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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from$320/hr
Event Space in Updated Carriage House Surrounded by Garden
Old Palo Alto, CA
4.8(157)
75Event Space
We are available for events M-F 4PM-10PM, and after 12 noon on Weekends. We strongly suggest that social events tour the venue before submitting a booking request to ensure that the location meets your needs. You will also need to confirm availability with Event Coordinator...
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from$500/hr
Modern, Contemporary, Casual Restaurant Space in Downtown Palo Alto
University South, Palo Alto, CA
4.5(2)
28Restaurant
...Perfect space for your corporate function or private party!! Located in downtown Palo Alto, this contemporary, casual restaurant space has plenty of natural light and is the perfect location for your offsite lunch or dinner meeting, private party, or other special event. The 860 sq...
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from$150/hr
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
University South, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(8)
30Garden
Our spacious historic garden features historic irises and an arbor of wisteria in the spring, surrounded by century old redwoods. Garden is on the grounds of a museum that is open to the public, Fri. to Sun. 11am to 4pm. 2-hour parking limits for street...
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from$99/hr
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
University South, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(70)
60Restaurant
Located on Ramona Street in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, our 600 sq. ft indoor space would be well suited for a private happy hour event, wine tasting, work gathering or mixer. Please review "Host Rules" below before booking. Outside space (500 sq ft)...
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from$250/hr
Outdoor Event Space at BootUP
Duveneck/St. Francis, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(1)
200Outdoor Space
...areas with fire pits, umbrellas, and gazebos, a domed marble gazebo and waterfall, a creek behind it, this is the most picturesque party place in the Bay Area! We can organize your entire event from food & beverages, to décor, to set up. We offer various...
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from$300/hr
Stylish, modern, bright home in Palo Alto with large yard
Midtown, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(20)
20House
...in Midtown Palo Alto. Easy access to 101 and 280 *additional photos on Instagram @e.bareket* - Large open space living/dining/kitchen can accommodate cocktail parties, intimate dinner parties, events - Pretty natural ambient light from skylight, french doors and windows - Canned, pendant and wall lighting - Indoor furniture includes...
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from$125/hr
Palo Alto Beautiful Classroom/Office Space
Greenmeadow, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(2)
60Classroom
720 Sq Feet Enough tables and chairs to seat 24-28 comfortably Quiet Space A/C for Hot Days Free Wifi Great for solo workers, small groups or workshops Fits 28-30 in a classroom style Outside picnic tables for a fun picnic Space can be nicely arranged...
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from$150/hr
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio
Palo Alto, CA
5.0(63)
100Studio
Large, professional HD television studio, with optional recording equipment and facilities. Live audiences, green screen technology, various sets and props available. Adjacent kitchen and green room also available as add ons. The studio can be used for gatherings large and small and just about any...
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from$250/hr
Creative Learning and Play Space
2.2 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.9(21)
100Rock Climbing Gym
...are available that can be used by the administration, therapists, or working parents. A large open gym floorplan for team building, birthday parties, private events, and a fun space to spend time. Unique equipment includes rock climbing wall, zipline, early learning play areas, ninja warrior...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are party venues in Palo Alto?
Our local hosts have welcomed 250321+ people into their party venues with reviews averaging 4.88 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent party venues in Palo Alto?
Most party venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 41 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Parties starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Reviews for party venues
Breanna D.
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio
Very responsive and accommodating host. The space was better than advertises and it was a perfect fit for our presentation and reception. We would absolutely book this place again! Highly recommended...
Annalisa T.
Mountain retreat 5 mins from downtown Redwood City.
at this space last night...and it was PERFECT! Don is a wonderful host and he was great to work with. He was very receptive and responsive to any questions we had and even let us do a site visit several weeks before the event to make sure we planned...
Kowshik P.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
We hosted our kid's birthday party here during summer of 2022. The event was very successful. The venue was very beautiful both in person and in photos. The front lawn area is perfect for shooting gorgeous photos during sunset time. Our guests totally loved it. The staff (Allison and...
Annette H.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
pathways make everything accessible. All our guests LOVED the venue and we had many requests to just go ahead and plan the 1st birthday party there. Probably will...
Sara S.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
with us throughout the whole process - from reservation to the event date. The venue was a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place for our wedding reception. We were able to rent tables and chairs, which simplified the process...
Allison A.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
We held our "Welcome Party" the night before our wedding at this venue. Most of our guests were traveling from Canada to California. Everything was absolutely wonderful! Salvador is the Event Manager and he was extremely helpful. He helped us set up a few of the personal belongings we brought...
Matt M.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
planned to have a birthday party event but the original venue I booked canceled on me the day before. I was frantically looking for a place then I came across this place. I booked within a day and it was perfect! Stephanie and her staff were very awesome to us...
Michelle T.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
The space was exactly as advertised with plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating for our party. We were able to tap our keg, ice our spiked seltzers and had plenty of glasses for wine and tequila. The front room presented a perfect place for the buffet and Salvadore was...