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Palo Alto Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto, United States of America

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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (371)
"Excellent location. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. For being 100 years old the hotel is very clean "
United States
denise
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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, (252)
"Nice place great location "
United States
Inessa
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 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, (686)
"Great location. Small Rooms. Good value. Can’t check-in till 3 PM is a little inconvenient."
United States
Mark
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Hotel Keen
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (607)
"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, (430)
"Excellent property and stay "
United States
Robert
The price is €395
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 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, (607)
"The room was spotless and the staff were very friendly "
United States
Carlos
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 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 €131
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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, (2274)
"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, (392)
"Functional hotel, clean, quiet, nice staff."
United States
My
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
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, (247)
"Really nice and comfortable stay. "
United States
Angelina
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
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, (2412)
"Staff was fabulous; room always clean; loved the breakfast - looking forward to our next stay!!"
United States
Alexis
Maple Tree Inn
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, (1255)
"Room was clean and well stocked with towels; location was convenient to downtown attractions and airport; staff was friendly and helpful; secure parking available. "
United States
Kristine
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
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, (1257)
"Clean room, great breakfast, excellent staff and great price! "
United States
Liz
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
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, (1029)
"This is a beautiful well kept hotel"
United States
Dana
The price is €115
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, (1594)
"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 €103
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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, (684)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Gregory
The price is €77
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, (2681)
"Nice hotel good location."
Netherlands
Niels
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Front of property
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, (1006)
"Love staying at this property. Our go to place "
United States
Brian
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Exterior
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2053)
"Room great, location and shuttle were excellent Enjoyed 2 restaurants and Starbucks on site. "
United States
Robert
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1351)
"Great place to stay near the airport shuttle is very on time "
United States
Gurtaij
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hyatt Regency San Francisco 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.

Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Museum of American Heritage.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, easy check in, great price. "
Thuymy 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Aloft San Francisco Airport

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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.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Palo Alto?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, el PRADO is the highest ranked property in Downtown Palo Alto. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Silicon Valley, and it offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other favourite options in the area include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.
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.