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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 RM612
RM708 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 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, (715 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is RM600
RM695 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Hotel Keen
Outdoor wedding area

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, perfect location, friendly staff, lovely coffee service. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is RM1,269
RM1,468 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
el PRADO
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (307 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is RM856
RM1,110 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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, (443 reviews)
"Loved the clean room and a very friendly staff."
United States
Jill
The price is RM1,821
RM2,107 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
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, (2,931 reviews)
"Room was clean Staff were amazing"
United States
Mele
The price is RM435
RM495 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Balcony

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, (2,389 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The price is RM387
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Good Nite Inn Fremont

Good Nite Inn Fremont
2.0 star property
19.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,146 reviews)
"Parking was easy. Easily accessible off the highway. Good value for the room "
United States
Long Chi
The price is RM290
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Good Nite Inn Fremont
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,611 reviews)
"Great room and accommodation. Friendly staff. "
United States
Richard
The price is RM390
RM467 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hotel Aura SFO
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, (1,735 reviews)
"Conveniences, good price, friendly staff."
United States
Lili
The price is RM358
RM404 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
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, (1,048 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 RM305
RM356 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
LiA 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, (2,260 reviews)
"Convenient location. "
United States
Michelle
The price is RM504
RM579 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Aloft San Francisco Airport
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, (1,502 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, Starbucks onsite, and great breakfast choices."
United States
Fritz Lou
The price is RM456
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,811 reviews)
"Great for an airport stay"
United States
Gary
The price is RM633
RM714 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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, (952 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 RM486
RM572 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Element Santa Clara
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, (587 reviews)
"Great accommodations and service!!!"
United States
Karina
The price is RM392
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
26.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,847 reviews)
"Super friendly staff and super clean facilities! We’ll definitely stay there again!"
United States
Mark
The price is RM459
RM545 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
The Dylan at SFO
Property grounds

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,739 reviews)
"Creekside is a great stay in the heart of Palo Alto. The room was simple, spacious and clean, the staff was friendly and efficient, and the parking plentiful."
United States
Andrew
The price is RM383
RM513 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Creekside Inn
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, (1,933 reviews)
"Best location ever when flying in and out of SFO"
Canada
Hitomi
The price is RM569
RM772 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (952 reviews)
"Very clean and beautiful accommodations "
United States
Beth
The price is RM457
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
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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

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms are very clean & spacious. This is our 2nd time staying here and look forward to planning our next stay. Sitting around the fire pits at night is always a way to end the night. Having breakfast included is always a plus!"
Raquel 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Half Moon Bay Lodge

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.