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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (373)
"Excellent location. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. For being 100 years old the hotel is very clean "
United States
denise
The price is 3.823.795 ₫
4.423.940 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The Cardinal Hotel
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (254)
"Nice place great location "
United States
Inessa
The price is 4.519.805 ₫
6.010.619 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (689)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is 3.261.302 ₫
3.766.803 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Hotel Keen
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (608)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
Meeting facility
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (433)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is 10.416.545 ₫
12.051.422 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (615)
"Nicely located "
United States
Ivan
The price is 2.891.580 ₫
3.642.723 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Harbor View Inn
Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
23.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1071)
"Great hotel"
United States
Brian
The price is 3.275.527 ₫
3.850.556 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Outdoor pool
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2263)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Dixon
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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, (415)
"Functional hotel, clean, quiet, nice staff."
United States
My
The price is 2.299.551 ₫
2.658.937 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
View from property
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2442)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
The price is 2.012.107 ₫
2.274.235 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Maple Tree Inn
Lobby lounge
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

2.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"Good location, spacious rooms with a variety of amenities."
United States
David
The price is 3.349.117 ₫
3.890.452 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3.0 star property
27 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1259)
"Easy check in; comfortable stay; close to downtown "
United States
Octavio
The price is 3.339.887 ₫
3.879.911 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

3.0 star property
24.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1268)
"Great presentable room and staff was great."
United States
Mariela
The price is 2.721.487 ₫
3.102.495 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Outdoor pool
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, (1002)
"Clean room & all the staff was great!"
United States
tabitha
The price is 3.533.714 ₫
4.061.695 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
29.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Nice rooms, pleasant atmosphere wonderful restaurant onsite! "
United States
Brian
The price is 4.456.699 ₫
5.791.324 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Los Gatos
Meeting facility
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4.0 star property
26.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Easy check in, clean rooms, and friendly staff!"
United States
Pazao
The price is 3.026.072 ₫
3.515.650 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Hotel De Anza
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
23.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1607)
"Friendly staff, and the room was nice and comfortable. The location is very near the airport with great shuttle service. "
United States
Lonna
The price is 2.690.239 ₫
3.132.273 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

2.5 star property
12.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (685)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Gregory
The price is 2.029.011 ₫
2.332.246 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont
American cuisine
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, (2710)
"Nice airport hotel…staff was great, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Lynne
The price is 2.465.161 ₫
2.802.765 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Exterior
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, (1473)
"Room was clean nice location friendly staff"
United States
Christopher James
The price is 2.891.580 ₫
3.335.004 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Hyatt Place San Jose 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.

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 Silicon Valley or San Francisco Bay.

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

The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great service & clean hotel"
Luke 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Domain Hotel
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

10/10 Excellent
"clean room, awesome staff! "
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hotel De Anza

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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.
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.