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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

Interior
The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (381)
"A fantastic hotel, and a great location."
United States
Michael
The price is RM587
RM679 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
The Cardinal Hotel
Meeting facility
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is RM1,604
RM1,855 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (693)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is RM549
RM634 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hotel Keen
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton 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, (266)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is RM849
RM1,102 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (617)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
Exterior
Aloft San Francisco Airport

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, (2231)
"Room was clean and comfortable"
United States
Tammie L
The price is RM457
RM526 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Exterior
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2021)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is RM417
RM597 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
The Westin San Francisco Airport
American cuisine
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

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, (2799)
"Nice stay."
United States
Dileep
The price is RM429
RM488 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

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, (1400)
"Great location and staff"
United States
Ernest Dean
The price is RM463
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1224)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is RM603
RM665 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1475)
"Very friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room. Great breakfast "
United States
Sakshi
The price is RM445
RM514 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1670)
"This is our go to hotel when we visit our family in Milpitas. Staff are amazing and we love the restaurant in the hotel."
United States
Rose
The price is RM425
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Interior entrance
Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2555)
"Clean, quiet, close to the airport."
United States
RICHARD
The price is RM384
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hotel Aura SFO
Exterior
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
27.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2983)
"The food was great in the morning very pleasant atmosphere the room was clean I will use them again when I go to San Francisco"
United States
matt
The price is RM352
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Hotel 1550

Hotel 1550

Hotel 1550
3.5 star property
28.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1052)
"My always Go To hotel in SF. "
United States
barbara
The price is RM420
RM496 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Hotel 1550
Outdoor pool
Aloft San Jose Cupertino

Aloft San Jose Cupertino

Aloft San Jose Cupertino
3.0 star property
21.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Clean room & all the staff was great!"
United States
tabitha
The price is RM524
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Ballroom
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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, (1876)
"Great staff, good breakfast, big and cozy room and very close to airport"
United States
Jose
The price is RM529
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Lobby
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
20.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1257)
"Good place to stay, clean and good breakfast."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is RM384
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1343)
"Great shuttle service to SFO and excellent rooms. Dining was excellent as well. "
United States
Hugh
The price is RM548
RM737 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
Garden
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
28 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1514)
"Staff was very nice and helpful! The bed was super comfortable. "
United States
Jane
The price is RM512
RM588 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
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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 Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.

Old Palo Alto

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

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect"
Janessa 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Aloft San Francisco Airport

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 offers a restaurant and private balconies. 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.