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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

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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 10.399.955 ₫
12.032.228 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

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
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (375)
"Excellent location. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. For being 100 years old the hotel is very clean "
United States
denise
The price is 3.817.705 ₫
4.416.894 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
The Cardinal Hotel
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

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 3.256.107 ₫
3.760.803 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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, (259)
"Great hotel especially if affiliated with Stanford."
United States
Kathleen E
The price is 4.816.742 ₫
6.353.688 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (620)
"very clean, very friendly, close to fun areas"
United States
michael
The price is 3.110.771 ₫
3.896.403 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Harbor View Inn
Lobby lounge
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

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, (259)
"Room was clean and staff was awesome "
United States
Enrique
The price is 3.343.783 ₫
3.884.256 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Exterior
Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino

Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino

Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino
3.0 star property
18 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Alexander
The price is 2.412.526 ₫
2.702.029 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn
2.0 star property
23 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very clean,Ed was great at check in,good parking,will stay again"
United States
John
Sterling Inn
Meeting facility
Hotel De Anza

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)
"Awesome stay! Love this hotel!"
United States
Deland
The price is 2.934.852 ₫
3.411.624 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel De Anza
Front of property
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Love staying at this property. Our go to place "
United States
Brian
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Lobby
Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Comfort Inn Castro Valley
2.5 star property
28.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Staff was great, room was clean, breakfast was great and parking accommodations were easy! Would 10/10 stay there again!"
United States
Michaela
The price is 2.439.382 ₫
2.683.320 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Comfort Inn Castro Valley
Lobby
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room & breakfast was great. "
United States
Calvin
The price is 3.923.021 ₫
4.393.784 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
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, (1179)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is 3.534.474 ₫
3.894.814 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Exterior
Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location, amazingly comfortable bed, very clean, great staff "
United States
Rene
The price is 3.767.680 ₫
4.335.413 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hyatt House San Jose Airport
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1396)
"Always a great stay"
United States
Antonio
The price is 2.869.861 ₫
3.234.189 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
The Domain Hotel
Property amenity
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Good service and excellent breakfast- also nice path to wilderness area off the parking lot"
United States
Elaine
The price is 2.886.975 ₫
3.323.110 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
Terrace/patio
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
29.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999)
"Nice hotel in the heart of downtown "
United States
june
The price is 4.404.315 ₫
5.679.950 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
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, (1476)
"Room was clean nice location friendly staff"
United States
Christopher James
The price is 2.439.382 ₫
2.818.563 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge

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, (1076)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is 3.092.342 ₫
3.638.074 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge
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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
"Nice decor"
Kristine 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Domain Hotel

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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.