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

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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (385 reviews)
"Everything was great! Definitely recommend if you will be in the area"
United States
Paul
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (693 reviews)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hotel Keen

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (271 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is €236
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is €406
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (620 reviews)
"The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the hotel was beautiful, and way prettier than expected. Definitely would recommend!"
United States
Katherine
el PRADO

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, (1,994 reviews)
"Very nice hotel! The restaurant food and drinks were amazing !"
Japan
Risa
The price is €135
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Westin San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,433 reviews)
"Short stay but everyone was very friendly"
Canada
Daniela
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

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, (2,849 reviews)
"Great place "
United States
Niharika
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

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, (2,240 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
Jon
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
20.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,283 reviews)
"Good place to stay, clean and good breakfast."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

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, (1,835 reviews)
"Clean Room, Nice Staff, Safe, Close to airport"
United States
Tiffeny
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
The Dylan at SFO

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,560 reviews)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
Maple Tree Inn

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, (1,500 reviews)
"Front desk staff was excellent "
United States
Blake
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,665 reviews)
"This place is so beautiful and peaceful. Such a nice place to stay. Will stay here again."
United States
Xan
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Creekside Inn

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,565 reviews)
"It was clean and just right to lay our heads down for a few hours before a flight out of SFO."
United States
Diana
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hotel Aura SFO

The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,477 reviews)
"Nice stay!!"
United States
Suri
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The Domain Hotel

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, (1,899 reviews)
"Great staff, good breakfast, big and cozy room and very close to airport"
United States
Jose
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Sunnyvale Silicon Valley
2.5 star property
16.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Friendly, neat and great breakfast"
United States
Yong
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"Comfortable room, friendly staff, great location."
United States
Alma
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Aloft Cupertino

Hotel 1550

Hotel 1550
3.5 star property
28.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,067 reviews)
"My always Go To hotel in SF. "
United States
barbara
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Hotel 1550
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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 San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

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.

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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 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.