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 29 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.

Top 10 Downtown North Hotels of 2026

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Hotel Keen

Downtown North

Christine

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

22.3 km from Downtown North

Mele

RM495 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Element Santa Clara

19.3 km from Downtown North

Danielle

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Apr - 18 Apr

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

22.9 km from Downtown North

Fritz Lou

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Apr - 26 Apr

Aloft Cupertino

17.9 km from Downtown North

Omphemetse

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Apr - 25 Apr

Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Good Nite Inn Fremont

19.4 km from Downtown North

Long Chi

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

23.6 km from Downtown North

Janine

RM708 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Apr - 24 Apr

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

27.7 km from Downtown North

Walkiria

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Apr - 11 Apr

The Ameswell Hotel

9.7 km from Downtown North

Robert

RM636 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

Hotel Aura SFO

28.6 km from Downtown North

Richard

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

24.7 km from Downtown North

Shaquille

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

21.3 km from Downtown North

Karina

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Apr - 24 Apr

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

9.5 km from Downtown North

Patrick

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

The Westin San Francisco Airport

25.4 km from Downtown North

Hitomi

RM772 total

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Aloft San Francisco Airport

25.5 km from Downtown North

Michelle

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Apr - 26 Apr

Creekside Inn

Barron Park, 4.1 km from Downtown North

Andrew

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

The Dylan at SFO

25.7 km from Downtown North

Mark

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

8.4 km from Downtown North

Aishwarya

RM652 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

15.1 km from Downtown North

Beth

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

8.3 km from Downtown North

Lili

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

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Where to stay in Downtown North

Find the best Downtown North 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Downtown North Hotel Reviews

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!"