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Our top choices for Downtown North hotels

Front of property

1. Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (754 reviews)
"Simple, clean accommodations in walking distance to many restaurants and the Stanford campus (specifically the Frost Amphitheater)."
United States
Lisa
The price is Rp2.363.077
Rp2.733.962 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hotel Keen
Property entrance

2. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Downtown North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Silvia
The price is Rp2.070.081
Rp2.437.211 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Menlo Park Inn
Property grounds

3. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 4.1 km from Downtown North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,880 reviews)
"Great value, nice breakie, great location"
United States
Melinda
The price is Rp2.213.394
Rp2.560.786 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Creekside Inn
Exterior

4. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.5 km from Downtown North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,248 reviews)
"A fine option if you need ri stay near the airport ."
United States
Celeste
The price is Rp2.240.818
Rp2.575.707 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Poolside bar

5. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
8.4 km from Downtown North
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,414 reviews)
"Wonderful, luxury property and great location to get just about anywhere in the bay area."
United States
Loan Huu Phi
The price is Rp3.060.889
Rp3.372.994 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Exterior

6. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres, 5.3 km from Downtown North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,444 reviews)
"It was great for our stay, I would recommend this hotel."
United States
Kelly
The price is Rp1.686.797
Rp1.951.540 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Front of property

7. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.7 km from Downtown North
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,413 reviews)
"Really great boutique hotel. Staff was friendly and the rooms and amenities were great and all felt brand new."
United States
Chris
The price is Rp2.850.342
Rp3.183.690 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Ameswell Hotel
Courtyard

8. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
22.3 km from Downtown North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,127 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for our weekend get away."
United States
Richard
The price is Rp2.306.813
Rp2.622.731 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Terrace/patio

9. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
24.4 km from Downtown North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,946 reviews)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff."
United States
Clifford
The price is Rp2.675.890
Rp3.017.066 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Room

10. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

Atherton Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5 km from Downtown North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room and the bed was comfortable."
United States
Fernando
The price is Rp2.608.817
Rp2.944.095 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

11. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura, 4.6 km from Downtown North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, nicely appointed room, really comfortable bed, very helpful staff."
United States
Allison
The price is Rp1.576.446
Rp1.823.869 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

12. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
23 km from Downtown North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,664 reviews)
"Will stay again."
United States
Steven
The price is Rp2.000.194
Rp2.315.129 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Lobby

13. Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Downtown North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,668 reviews)
"Great airport stay"
United States
Charles
The price is Rp1.894.920
Rp2.262.886 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Aura SFO
View from room

14. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
6 km from Downtown North
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff friendly"
United States
Leander
The price is Rp2.703.490
Rp3.127.945 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Bar (on property)

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
16.6 km from Downtown North
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (800 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Elida
The price is Rp1.967.462
Rp2.273.283 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
Exterior

16. The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,803 reviews)
"Great location and very close to the airport"
United States
Karl
The price is Rp1.981.616
Rp2.796.881 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Two Queens Deluxe Room

17. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Downtown North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,963 reviews)
"Small rooms, very basic, but clean, comfortable, reasonably priced. Best thing- IHOP right next door."
United States
Vaughn
The price is Rp1.751.607
Rp1.978.254 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Balcony

18. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
27.7 km from Downtown North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,704 reviews)
"Location was great as well as the price of accommodation."
United States
Fred
The price is Rp1.541.414
Rp1.757.212 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Garden

19. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
3.5 star property
14.9 km from Downtown North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient Location, cleanness, comfortable bed and pillows. Restaurant drinks and food were very good and not too expensive."
United States
Teresa
The price is Rp1.684.374
Rp1.898.206 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Property grounds

20. Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,175 reviews)
"Very great place to stay"
United States
Leonel
The price is Rp2.158.546
Rp2.464.952 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Sonesta Silicon Valley
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Where to stay in Downtown North

Find the best Downtown North areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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 Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

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Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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University South

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

Top Downtown North Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed for one night it was amazing."
Yesenia 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown North like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Palo Alto's Downtown North neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Stanford Theatre as part of your Downtown North travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown North?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Keen is the highest ranked property in Downtown North. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers free breakfast and free WiFi.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown North area?
Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown North to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Palo Alto area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown North, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown North.
What can I see and do in this Palo Alto neighbourhood?
Stanford Theatre is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown North. While you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto, make sure that you visit other sights such as Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market or Sunset Headquarters and Gardens.