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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

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

1. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (475 reviews)
"The staff is very nice. Excellent food. Clean property and nice."
Thailand
Icey Juthapohn
The price is ฿16,232
฿18,780 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
An outdoor courtyard with a round table, potted plants, and a hanging lantern.

2. el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (688 reviews)
"Location is great and close to restaurants. Rooms are spacious and well decorated. The gym is pretty good, The staff are very helpful."
United States
kamiar
The price is ฿11,693
฿13,528 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
el PRADO
A grand lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and ornate columns.

3. The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (514 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and really well located in downtown."
United States
Sherry
The price is ฿5,143
฿5,951 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
The Cardinal Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a car parked outside.

4. Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (770 reviews)
"Coffee machine was key!"
United States
Charles
The price is ฿3,925
฿4,541 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hotel Keen
An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, string lights, wicker furniture, and a view of the city skyline.

5. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (398 reviews)
"Great location, neat decorations"
United States
Dimitris
The price is ฿5,998
฿7,929 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

6. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

Atherton Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great hotel, very pleased with stay!"
United States
John
The price is ฿4,254
฿4,801 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.

7. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,912 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying here"
United States
Ian
The price is ฿3,337
฿3,861 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Creekside Inn
A staircase with metal railings, surrounded by green planters with succulents and flowers.

8. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
CHAD
The price is ฿3,908
฿4,600 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Menlo Park Inn
An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

9. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura, 4.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice location and clean room and nice breakfast. Great stay thank you."
United States
Rika
The price is ฿3,276
฿3,791 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
A hotel reception area with a welcome sign, a vending machine, and a coffee machine.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location if you are going to shoreline amphitheater."
United States
JORGE
The price is ฿3,533
฿3,893 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

11. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres, 4.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,491 reviews)
"Clean room, ok breakfast buffet choices, easy parking, convenient location, perfect for a quick or few night stay."
United States
Klaus
The price is ฿3,276
฿3,791 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.

12. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Megan
The price is ฿4,461
฿5,161 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

13. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,107 reviews)
"I always stay there when in the bay area"
United States
Virginia
The price is ฿3,173
฿3,584 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

14. Hyatt Place San Carlos

Hyatt Place San Carlos
3.0 star property
12.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (718 reviews)
"Very friendly staff Breakfast was very good"
United States
Laura
The price is ฿4,178
฿4,834 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hyatt Place San Carlos
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.

15. 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, (1,496 reviews)
"Great hotel with friendly staff and clean rooms"
United States
Kai
The price is ฿4,479
฿4,935 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,229 reviews)
"Great overall stay!"
United States
Ashley
The price is ฿3,807
฿4,376 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.

17. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice place and peaceful and clean"
United States
Rafael
The price is ฿2,430
฿2,807 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Palo Alto Inn
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

18. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,544 reviews)
"Very nice stay, nice staff, clean rooms"
United States
Sarah
The price is ฿3,766
฿4,207 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Ameswell Hotel
A hotel lobby with a fountain, palm trees, and a sign indicating the lobby area.

19. Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
11 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,223 reviews)
"I will stay here again. Great staff and breakfast."
United States
Mark Wayne
The price is ฿3,605
฿3,973 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.

20. LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,156 reviews)
"The price was very reasonable, the rooms were very clean and comfortable."
United States
Joy
The price is ฿2,541
฿2,971 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
LiA Hotel
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A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
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An outdoor courtyard with a round table, potted plants, and a hanging lantern.

el PRADO

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
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A grand lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and ornate columns.

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
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A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a car parked outside.

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
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An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, string lights, wicker furniture, and a view of the city skyline.

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
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9.2
Wonderful
475 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
688 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
514 reviews
8.2
Very good
770 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
398 reviews
The price is ฿16,232
฿18,780 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
The price is ฿11,693
฿13,528 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
The price is ฿5,143
฿5,951 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
The price is ฿3,925
฿4,541 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
The price is ฿5,998
฿7,929 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A university campus with a prominent clock tower, red-roofed buildings, and a central green space.

Stanford

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Hoover Tower or Stanford Stadium.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a cityscape with modern buildings.

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.

An aerial view of a city with a prominent road, green spaces, and buildings.

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 San Andreas Fault Trail.

A stone corridor with arches and columns, leading to a door at the end.

Old Palo Alto

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

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

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

10/10 Excellent
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Anonymous traveller
Posted 10 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

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 15-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers private balconies and a fitness centre. 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?
When you want to find places to stay in Palo Alto, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Palo Alto.
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.