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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

Interior

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (399 reviews)
"Everything was great! Definitely recommend if you will be in the area"
United States
Paul
The price is ฿4,728
฿5,470 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
The Cardinal Hotel
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (703 reviews)
"The staff at Hotel Keen is exceptional. Fulfilled all of my requests during my stay."
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿4,105
฿4,749 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Hotel Keen
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (284 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is ฿7,048
฿9,076 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Outdoor wedding area

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (630 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful, and great staff. Tons of nice places within walking distance. "
United States
liz marie
The price is ฿11,342
฿13,123 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
el PRADO
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (441 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is ฿13,997
฿16,194 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

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, (2,255 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
Jon
The price is ฿3,531
฿4,059 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,825 reviews)
"The staff were helpful and friendly during my stay! I would stay here again! "
United States
Mirian
The price is ฿4,468
฿5,038 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Exterior

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, (1,970 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location for the airport and food was tasty. However, rooms are tired and the restaurant opens quite late in the morning"
United Kingdom
keith
The price is ฿3,086
฿4,456 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Lobby

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, (512 reviews)
"Clean rooms near the airport, friendly staff at check in and a good continental breakfast for the morning."
United States
Angela
The price is ฿2,369
฿2,744 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Ballroom

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, (1,958 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
William
The price is ฿3,808
฿4,330 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Balcony

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, (2,332 reviews)
"staff was amazing hotel could use a renovation but was still perfect for what we needed"
United States
ethan
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,592 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great! "
United States
Karen
The price is ฿2,771
฿3,336 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hotel Aura SFO
Courtyard

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, (1,465 reviews)
"Great hotel "
United States
Jill
The price is ฿3,233
฿3,676 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Exterior

Campbell Inn

Campbell Inn
2.5 star property
26.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Was very pleased, very clean, staff very nice. Would stay here again. Close to a little bit of everything from shops, and great places to eat. "
United States
Allison
The price is ฿3,692
฿4,134 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Campbell Inn
Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

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, (1,645 reviews)
"Spacious room, hotel staff was nice. I will definitely stay here again."
United States
Samantha
The price is ฿2,644
฿2,986 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Front of property

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,199 reviews)
"The room was wonderful, clean and well organized."
United States
Jose
The price is ฿4,258
฿4,756 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
The Ameswell Hotel
Building design

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
29.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,794 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Stephanie
Hotel Aluxor SFO
Exterior

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
27.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,057 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
John Aldrane
The price is ฿2,961
฿3,426 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Lobby sitting area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
28 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,574 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly front desk employees, a great affordable place to stay "
United States
Joel
The price is ฿3,913
฿4,498 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Front of property

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, (1,829 reviews)
"great hotel, well designed, comfortable beds, easy access to the bart and aiport"
United States
Alan
The Dylan at SFO
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Outdoor wedding area
el PRADO
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
630 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
441 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
284 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
399 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
703 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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.

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 San Andreas Fault Trail.

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 Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

10/10 Excellent
"The bar-restaurant was really good: enjoyed the shrimp crab egg rolls, ribeye steak, the Cobb salad all were very tasty. Staff was professional and friendly. "
Crystal 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Westin San Francisco Airport

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 Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market 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 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 Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market. Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto.