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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, (409 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 3.820.460 ₫
4.420.081 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
The Cardinal Hotel
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (298 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is 5.594.726 ₫
7.253.361 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Outdoor wedding area

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful, and great staff. Tons of nice places within walking distance. "
United States
liz marie
The price is 8.408.686 ₫
9.728.429 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
el PRADO
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (711 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is 3.477.146 ₫
4.022.884 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Hotel Keen
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, (442 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is 12.381.210 ₫
14.324.442 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
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, (1,941 reviews)
"Great Spot!"
United States
Tuyen
The price is 4.615.294 ₫
6.090.440 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
The Westin San Francisco Airport
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, (943 reviews)
"Yes everything was fantastic. "
United States
Vianney
The price is 3.435.252 ₫
4.043.120 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Element Santa Clara
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, (2,238 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is 3.134.817 ₫
3.603.315 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Aloft 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, (4,818 reviews)
"It ls a nice place for quick stay and have amazing breakfast choice!"
United States
Marta
The price is 4.193.806 ₫
4.728.305 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ballroom

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, (1,990 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KOMAL
The price is 4.338.165 ₫
4.932.200 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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, (936 reviews)
"Very clean and beautiful accommodations "
United States
Beth
The price is 3.022.332 ₫
3.474.020 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
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, (2,369 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The price is 2.295.438 ₫
2.616.884 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,601 reviews)
"The location, clean room and friendly staff would stay here again"
United States
Allyson
The price is 2.821.871 ₫
3.369.646 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Hotel Aura SFO
Poolside bar

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, (1,314 reviews)
"It was great very clean rooms"
United States
Joel
The price is 3.925.107 ₫
4.325.257 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Lobby sitting area

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, (1,604 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice pool, good location. "
United States
John
The price is 3.471.349 ₫
3.990.142 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Lobby lounge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, facilities, friendly staff, great outdoor activities. We will come back definitely!"
United States
John
The price is 3.336.974 ₫
3.837.004 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
Front of property

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, (1,841 reviews)
"The place was cozy, super clean and coffee was the best ever."
United States
Aurora
The price is 3.078.391 ₫
3.657.583 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
The Dylan at SFO
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,667 reviews)
"Good for the price. Would stay again. "
United States
Mitchell
The price is 2.739.672 ₫
3.092.668 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Maple Tree Inn
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, (1,219 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
michael
The price is 3.769.683 ₫
4.210.665 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
The Ameswell Hotel
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, (562 reviews)
"Love the dog walk around the hotel so convenient!"
United States
Suenia
The price is 2.871.387 ₫
3.311.908 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
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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
635 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
298 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
409 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
711 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Stanford Dish - Stanford Dish Trail...
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Open Photo by Mahesh Srinivas

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 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.

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 Stanford Maples Pavillion.

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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Properly is a bit old and lacks amenities"
Peter and Jacquiline 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

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.