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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

Interior

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (413 reviews)
"A hotel with a great personality in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Great location and quaint atmosphere. Had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back. "
United States
Kasey
The price is Rp2.787.952
Rp3.225.521 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
The Cardinal Hotel
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (718 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is Rp2.683.104
Rp3.104.217 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Hotel Keen
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (308 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is Rp4.069.108
Rp5.214.575 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (445 reviews)
"Loved the clean room and a very friendly staff."
United States
Jill
The price is Rp7.885.405
Rp9.123.019 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Outdoor wedding area

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (636 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, perfect location, friendly staff, lovely coffee service. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is Rp5.459.597
Rp6.316.507 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
el PRADO
Restaurant

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,026 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean and the pool is amazing "
United States
Omphemetse
The price is Rp1.601.028
Rp1.796.273 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Aloft Cupertino
Exterior

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Staff friendly. "
United States
Janine
The price is Rp2.602.374
Rp3.046.455 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Courtyard

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, (2,948 reviews)
"Room was clean Staff were amazing"
United States
Mele
The price is Rp2.030.021
Rp2.308.032 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Exterior

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres, 4.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,351 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in and out with a great breakfast!"
United States
Kim
The price is Rp1.523.966
Rp1.763.153 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Lobby lounge

Element Santa Clara

Element Santa Clara
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (958 reviews)
"Clean, basic room, with mini kitchen. Pool, laundry, gym. Nice outdoor space. Close to SJ airport. Easy parking. Friendly staff. "
United States
Danielle
The price is Rp2.230.020
Rp2.624.623 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Element Santa Clara
Courtyard

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,509 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, Starbucks onsite, and great breakfast choices."
United States
Fritz Lou
The price is Rp1.947.062
Rp2.213.712 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,056 reviews)
"It's clean and met what I needed. It's definitely loud. There's some sort of workshop behind the hotel that was running a grinder well past midnight. "
United States
John
The price is Rp1.339.243
Rp1.566.177 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
LiA Hotel
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
2.0 star property
29.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Good stay, affordable price, courteous staff"
United States
Aisa Czerina
The price is Rp1.564.760
Rp1.881.081 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
Lobby

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, (593 reviews)
"Great accommodations and service!!!"
United States
Karina
The price is Rp1.872.546
Rp2.159.722 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Front of property

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,242 reviews)
"Really nice hotel with a good restaurant."
United States
Robert
The price is Rp2.447.725
Rp2.733.986 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
The Ameswell Hotel
Exterior

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,270 reviews)
"Convenient location. "
United States
Michelle
The price is Rp2.377.595
Rp2.732.927 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Exterior

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
25.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,019 reviews)
"The property was nice. The staff was very friendly."
United States
Shaquille
The price is Rp1.624.880
Rp1.835.220 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
Restaurant

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"This hotel is clean and offers free breakfast and its so close to my new granddaughter which makes it even more perfect. "
United States
Patrick
The price is Rp1.809.261
Rp1.993.715 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Exterior

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
25.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,937 reviews)
"Best location ever when flying in and out of SFO"
Canada
Hitomi
The price is Rp2.312.461
Rp3.162.866 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,743 reviews)
"Conveniences, good price, friendly staff."
United States
Lili
The price is Rp1.539.360
Rp1.738.793 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
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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
636 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
445 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
308 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
413 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
718 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto 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.

A boardwalk at Baylands Nature Preserve. Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA

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.

Aerial view of towards Stanford campus and Hoover tower, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley from the Stanford dish hills, California, USA

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.

Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

University South

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

2024-01-16 BRICK BUILDING WTH ARCHES AND SQUARE WINDOWS ALONG A TILED WALKWAY WITH A GREEN PARK LIKE SCENE AT THE END OF THE WALKWAY IN PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA

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.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was nice and clean, breakfast was good. I loved the sugar free options. Nice little gym. There weren’t any free weights but the treadmill was perfect. Nice stay for a nice price. "
Mo 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Palo Alto to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Palo Alto area.
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.