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 private balconies and a fitness centre. Other favourite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto and The Cardinal Hotel .

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.

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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

The Cardinal Hotel

Downtown Palo Alto

Paul

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Downtown Palo Alto

David

includes taxes & fees

28 Mar - 29 Mar

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Downtown Palo Alto

Dianne

includes taxes & fees

4 Apr - 5 Apr

Hotel Keen

Downtown Palo Alto

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

4 Apr - 5 Apr

el PRADO

Downtown Palo Alto

liz marie

The Westin San Francisco Airport

25.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto

keith

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

Aloft San Francisco Airport

25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Jon

includes taxes & fees

21 Mar - 22 Mar

Element Santa Clara

18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Mary Jane

includes taxes & fees

21 Mar - 22 Mar

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

25.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Rollo

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

23.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Jill

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3 Apr - 4 Apr

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

24.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Mirian

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

28 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Joel

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

15.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Richard

includes taxes & fees

4 Apr - 5 Apr

Half Moon Bay Lodge

23.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Samantha

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

23.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto

William

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Aloft Cupertino

17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Sai Man Simon

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

21 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Angela

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

The Atrium Hotel

30 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Jin Joo

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

15 km from Downtown Palo Alto

Bruce

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

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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.

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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 Silicon Valley or San Francisco Bay.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

2/10 Terrible

"Not up to par with Hilton brand standards. Hormone disrupting cheap room freshener smell to cover the smell of god knows what. Carpet was wet and sticky Just an average/below average experience "