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A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.

A Creekside Inn lobby with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with balconies.

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1. Creekside Inn

Barron Park

Ian

3.843.915 ₫

4.447.217 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large black pendant light, and a geometric patterned rug.

A fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs and a sofa, set on a gravel surface.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar counter with stools.

2. The Ameswell Hotel

Mountain View

Adriana

3.938.403 ₫

4.399.156 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

A modern living room with a large window, a potted plant, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

An outdoor patio with two wicker chairs, a round table, and a large umbrella.

A breakfast buffet with a sign listing items like kale, banana, apple, organic yogurt, and pineapple.

3. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Green Acres

Trae

2.666.284 ₫

3.084.757 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and festive lights.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.

4. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto

Soneli

10.871.700 ₫

12.360.579 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.

A landscaped outdoor area with a bench, a tree, and a building with large windows.

A room with a large window overlooking a garden with trees and a water feature.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

5. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Palo Alto

Jonathan

4.063.945 ₫

4.693.856 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar area with bottles.

A gym with exercise equipment, including a treadmill and an elliptical machine, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding door closet.

6. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Ventura

Rika

2.539.318 ₫

2.937.865 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a stone floor, surrounded by greenery and featuring a central seating area with tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard entrance, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern bar area with a curved marble countertop, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools.

7. Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

North Los Altos

Manuel

3.209.740 ₫

3.665.363 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A spacious interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, umbrellas, and decorative vases.

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a pool, and a fire feature.

A hotel with a classic facade, multiple balconies, and a central entrance with a flower bed.

8. The Westin Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Kari

5.513.505 ₫

6.369.173 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.

A building entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a sign reading "NOBU".

A courtyard with a gravel path, various trees, and a building in the background.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

9. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

University South

Ariane

12.735.420 ₫

14.734.244 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by buildings and trees.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two zebra-patterned armchairs, a round ottoman, and a leather sofa.

A person riding a bicycle with a basket on a path surrounded by greenery and a brick building.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

10. The Stanford Park Hotel

Menlo Park

molly

7.898.808 ₫

9.140.911 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

An outdoor courtyard with a round table, potted plants, and a hanging lantern.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, a balcony with a green trellis, and a couple dressed in wedding attire.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including chairs and sofas.

A room with large windows, a red sofa, and potted plants.

11. el PRADO

University South

Marissa

9.062.338 ₫

10.484.671 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.

A modern bar with a long counter, black wicker chairs, and a pool in the background.

A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a modern building.

12. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Mountain View

Angelica

4.374.565 ₫

4.820.564 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a welcome sign, a vending machine, and a coffee machine.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a large window with curtains.

A gym with exercise equipment, a motivational wall, and a storage cabinet.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Jackson Park

Tejas

2.950.372 ₫

3.251.162 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting, and a door.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a white table with chairs, and a vase with yellow flowers.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a large screen, and a carpeted floor.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Charleston Meadows

Angel

3.162.565 ₫

3.659.089 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern interior with blue sofas, a colorful rug, and white paper lanterns.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, colorful chairs, and a variety of plants and decorations.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a ceiling with hanging plants.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a rooftop terrace, and a parking lot.

15. citizenM Menlo Park

Menlo Park

Aida

3.701.555 ₫

4.283.632 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and potted plants.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, two guitars on the wall, and a circular chandelier.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and candles, leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and modern decor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a variety of kitchenware.

16. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Palo Alto

Vedder

27.263.931 ₫

33.451.247 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.

A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

17. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Palo Alto

Megan

3.953.893 ₫

4.574.654 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a car parked outside.

A breakfast display with various pastries, fruits, and dairy products.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a standing exercise bike, and a large window with a view.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, wicker chairs, and a blue cabinet.

18. Hotel Keen

Downtown Palo Alto

Lisa

3.892.069 ₫

4.502.930 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating, and a television screen displaying a map.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Palo Alto Orchards

Seth

3.157.970 ₫

3.647.456 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus" and a number "15" on the building.

A swimming pool with a right lane sign, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with a building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A home gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machines.

20. Best Western Plus Riviera

Menlo Park

Lily

3.806.130 ₫

4.404.652 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Where to stay in Palo Alto

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A university campus with red-roofed buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a sunset sky.

A modern building with large cylindrical structures and a wooden fence.

University South

University South combines Palo Alto's small-town charm with Stanford University's academic energy. This walkable area showcases historic Craftsman homes and tree-lined streets just steps from campus landmarks. Discover local history at the Museum of American Heritage or catch a film at Stanford Theatre. Visit the iconic Hewlett Packard House and Garage, birthplace of Silicon Valley innovation. Browse the City centre Palo Alto Farmers' Market or stroll to Stanford's beautiful sandstone buildings. The area offers easy access to University Avenue's shops and dining without needing a car.

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A spit-roasted whole pig hanging over a grill, with bread baskets and cooking utensils visible.

Downtown North

City centre North charms visitors with tree-lined streets and historic Craftsman homes just steps from Palo Alto's vibrant core. Stanford Theatre anchors the area with classic film screenings in an elegant vintage setting. This peaceful residential haven offers a genuine glimpse into affluent Silicon Valley living. The area balances proximity to Stanford University with quiet residential character. Wide pavements under mature oaks create perfect walking conditions for exploring architectural details. Visitors appreciate the authentic local atmosphere while staying close to Stanford Shopping Centre and city centre dining options.

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Crescent Park

Crescent Park welcomes you to a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of Silicon Valley. Tree-lined streets showcase historic mansions and luxury estates beneath towering oak canopies. Manicured lawns and wrought-iron gates create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. This purely residential Palo Alto enclave offers tranquil pavements perfect for morning strolls. Eleanor Pardee Park provides green space for relaxation while nearby University Avenue features upscale dining options. The neighborhood's proximity to Stanford and Silicon Valley landmarks makes it an ideal retreat for discerning travellers.

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Midtown

Midtown Palo Alto offers a peaceful retreat from Silicon Valley's hustle. Tree-lined streets showcase mid-century homes with well-tended gardens and small area parks. This authentic residential area provides a genuine glimpse into suburban California life away from tourist crowds. Budget-conscious travellers will appreciate the affordable dining at local Vietnamese and pizza spots. Stanford University sits just minutes away, making Midtown ideal for academic visitors. Expect quiet evenings and minimal nightlife in this tranquil community where the morning soundtrack features birdsong and sprinklers.

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Old Palo Alto

Old Palo Alto offers a refined glimpse into Silicon Valley's prestigious residential life. Tree-lined streets showcase magnificent early 20th-century architecture designed by renowned architects like Birge Clark. Stroll past stately Tudor Revival and Craftsman homes where tech executives and venture capitalists reside. The peaceful area exudes quiet luxury at every turn. Just steps away, Elizabeth Gamble Garden Centre provides a serene escape with manicured grounds and historic charm. While lacking commercial establishments within its borders, the area sits minutes from Stanford's campus and Palo Alto's vibrant city centre scene. Private gardens and mature oak canopies create an elegant suburban sanctuary.

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Stanford University

8.8/10 (4,609 reviews)

Stanford University's iconic Main Quad and Hoover Tower anchor this prestigious academic haven with picturesque gardens. Explore the Cantor Arts Centre and Rodin Sculpture Garden for a refined cultural experience.

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Stanford Shopping Center

9.0/10 (742 reviews)

Stanford Shopping Centre offers a luxurious open-air shopping experience amid award-winning gardens and sculptures. Browse over 140 speciality stores, then recharge at one of the center's upscale restaurants.

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A university campus with a prominent clock tower, a central building with 'KNOW JUSTICE KNOW PEACE' signage, and surrounding residential areas.

Hoover Tower

9.0/10 (66 reviews)

Find out about the history of Palo Alto when you spend time at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Stanford Stadium

9.0/10 (146 reviews)

Home to the Stanford Cardinal football team, this historic venue has hosted Super Bowl XIX and FIFA World Cup matches. Arrive early to enjoy Fan Fest activities and sample unique offerings like bison burgers.

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Palo Alto Art Center

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

This community arts hub showcases rotating exhibitions by Bay Area artists in a welcoming space. Explore the galleries, join a hands-on workshop, or visit during the annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch in September.

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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

8.2/10 (46 reviews)

This interactive science hub features 50+ animal species and hands-on exhibits for curious young minds. Families can reserve weekday visits for intimate experiences with hedgehogs, bats, and a giant tortoise.

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Cantor Arts Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cantor Arts Center during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Stanford Theatre

8.4/10 (36 reviews)

This 1920s film palace transports you to Hollywood's Golden Age with classic films and vintage ambiance. Arrive early to hear the Wurlitzer organ performance before the screening begins.

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Learn more about Palo Alto

Silicon Valley's heart offers visitors the chance to tour Stanford's iconic campus and stroll University Avenue's tech-inspired shops. Bike the flat, tree-lined areas where garage startups became tech giants, then hike the rolling hills of Foothills Park when you need a break.

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A university campus with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent

"we truly enjoyed this hotel"

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a fabulous hotel! The staff truly is excellent and thoughtful! I was traveling for a conference that I was serving and working long hours for. I arrived really late one evening and let the desk know that I would be leaving early in the morning. When I prepared to leave in the morning, my car was waiting at the door and my keys were handed to me from the desk clerk. That absolutely blessed my weekend. I don’t know if it gets any better than that. The property is very clean. I always enjoy my stay there."

The Palo Alto Inn

8/10 Good

"Rooms clean"

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A very pleasant stay at this hotel…nice and quiet staff is super friendly and best of all its all inclusive. Service wise this is better than the four seasons palo alto"

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Travel Inn

590 N Mathilda Ave Sunnyvale CA

1.910.313 ₫

2.149.102 ₫ total

14 Nov - 15 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

806 West Ahwanee Ave Sunnyvale CA

2.049.833 ₫

2.309.945 ₫ total

14 Nov - 15 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

775 N Mathilda Ave Sunnyvale CA

2.070.541 ₫

2.333.242 ₫ total

14 Nov - 15 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Comfort Inn Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley

940 W Weddell Dr Sunnyvale CA

2.222.227 ₫

2.504.339 ₫ total

14 Nov - 15 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA

2.459.075 ₫

2.777.461 ₫ total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,053 reviews)

Hotel Aria

1012 W El Camino Real Mountain View CA

2.772.283 ₫

3.158.457 ₫ total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)

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What's the weather like in Palo Alto?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 460 mm.

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Our top choices for Palo Alto hotels

1. Creekside Inn

2. The Ameswell Hotel

3. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

4. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

5. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

6. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

7. Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

8. The Westin Palo Alto

9. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

10. The Stanford Park Hotel

11. el PRADO

12. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

14. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

15. citizenM Menlo Park

16. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

17. Dinah's Garden Hotel

18. Hotel Keen

19. Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

20. Best Western Plus Riviera

Where to stay in Palo Alto

University South

Downtown North

Crescent Park

Midtown

Old Palo Alto

Stay near popular Palo Alto attractions

Stanford University

Stanford Shopping Center

Hoover Tower

Stanford Stadium

Palo Alto Art Center

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Cantor Arts Center

Stanford Theatre

Learn more about Palo Alto

Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Palo Alto Inn

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

More cheap stays in Palo Alto

Travel Inn

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

Comfort Inn Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Hotel Aria

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