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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (437 reviews)
"Excellent location and close by parking and car charging. "
United States
Susana
The price is Rp2.887.871
Rp3.341.122 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (727 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is Rp2.129.584
Rp2.463.822 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hotel Keen

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (451 reviews)
"Modern room, comfy bed and pillows. Love this place"
United States
Art
The price is Rp8.380.141
Rp9.695.403 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (326 reviews)
"The staff were fantastic and the rooms were great!"
Canada
Nicholas
The price is Rp3.900.398
Rp5.037.475 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (647 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful hotel"
Hong Kong SAR China
David
The price is Rp5.088.322
Rp5.886.934 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
el PRADO

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,996 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Johnathon
The price is Rp2.093.264
Rp2.379.925 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,159 reviews)
"Excellent location and property."
United States
kavir
The price is Rp2.639.833
Rp3.439.224 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara

Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"The room was clean. Front counter staff was friendly. Nice place to stay and sleep."
United States
Crystal
The price is Rp1.867.372
Rp2.150.163 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara

Element by Marriott Santa Clara

Element by Marriott Santa Clara
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (972 reviews)
"Nice breakfast."
United States
Alison
The price is Rp2.455.222
Rp2.889.673 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Element by Marriott Santa Clara

Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
17.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (284 reviews)
"From the check in to check out, this hotel was amazing! Wonderful, friendly staff who went above and beyond for our little dancers (we stayed for a dance convention in the area). Clean, beautiful property. The pool area was fun for the kids and adults both! Extremely clean rooms and nicely stocked with everything we needed. The restaurant and bar were amazing as well. Great location. We’ll definitely return!"
United States
Molly
The price is Rp2.019.561
Rp2.376.923 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlyle Hotel

Carlyle Hotel
3.0 star property
27.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great customer service and very clean"
United States
Francisco A
The price is Rp1.913.436
Rp2.143.048 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Carlyle Hotel

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
12.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms and staff were accommodating!"
United States
Daniela
The price is Rp1.828.394
Rp2.884.545 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
3.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (403 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Sherrie
The price is Rp2.250.059
Rp2.613.748 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
28 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,446 reviews)
"The breakfast was excellent, and parking felt safe!"
United States
Tiffany
The price is Rp1.855.324
Rp2.115.069 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,756 reviews)
"Smooth check-in & checkout process, clean room and very good breakfast. "
United States
MIRASOL
The price is Rp1.792.075
Rp2.023.104 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Maple Tree Inn

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,284 reviews)
"I always love staying here Staff is amazing"
United States
Linda
The price is Rp2.695.642
Rp3.011.004 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
The Ameswell Hotel

The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
2.5 star property
17.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Easy check in, convenient location, comfy beds. "
United States
Morgan
The price is Rp1.629.964
Rp1.873.573 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Catrina Hotel

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,261 reviews)
"Clean, modern, close to airport, nice rooms."
Canada
Katherine
The price is Rp2.250.059
Rp2.586.330 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 star property
23.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,131 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
marion
The price is Rp2.695.642
Rp3.064.864 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
21 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (653 reviews)
"Great place to stay. We stayed 1 night"
United States
victor
The price is Rp1.828.394
Rp2.110.080 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Outdoor wedding area
el PRADO
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
647 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
451 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
326 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
437 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
727 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Stanford

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.

East Palo Alto

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

Barron Park

While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center.

Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Palo Alto like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Palo Alto's Downtown Palo Alto neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre as part of your Downtown Palo Alto travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Palo Alto?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, el PRADO is the highest ranked property in Downtown Palo Alto. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers private balconies and a fitness centre. Other favourite options in the area include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Palo Alto?
When you want to find places to stay in Palo Alto, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Palo Alto.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Palo Alto, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Downtown Palo Alto.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Palo Alto?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Palo Alto are Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre. Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto.