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, (385 reviews)
"Everything was great! Definitely recommend if you will be in the area"
United States
Paul
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The Cardinal Hotel

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (435 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is €453
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (694 reviews)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 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 €237
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Graduate by Hilton 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

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, (1,315 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Debbie
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

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, (1,242 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and the staff were super nice."
United States
Chi
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,478 reviews)
"Nice stay!!"
United States
Suri
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
The Domain Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
United States
Linda
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

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
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms good breakfast was a good spot for the niners game the walk to the stadium was good on the way back Uber to stadium was good "
United States
Giovani
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
2.0 star property
29.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This place is a great place to stay when visiting the bay , if you don’t mind a bit of driving completely safe and parking available. "
United States
Geycer
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,167 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with great service "
Australia
Amanda
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
The Ameswell Hotel

Aloft San Jose Cupertino

Aloft San Jose Cupertino
3.0 star property
21.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, very clean. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Brett
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Aloft San Jose Cupertino

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, (1,836 reviews)
"Clean Room, Nice Staff, Safe, Close to airport"
United States
Tiffeny
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
The Dylan at SFO

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 €128
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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, (1,507 reviews)
"Front desk staff was excellent "
United States
Blake
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,702 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
United States
Monika
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Sonesta Silicon Valley

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
28 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,307 reviews)
"Great price and great stay. Friendly staff "
United States
Abu
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
24.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,341 reviews)
"Great shuttle service to SFO and excellent rooms. Dining was excellent as well. "
United States
Hugh
The price is €155
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
29.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,670 reviews)
"The room was clean staff was good and close to airport "
United States
Istenia
Hotel Aluxor SFO
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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 Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

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.