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Our top choices for Palo Alto cheap hotels

A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A breakfast buffet with a sign listing items like kale, banana, apple, organic yogurt, and pineapple.
A modern living room with a large window, a potted plant, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

1. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Green Acres
United States
Trae
฿3,739
฿4,326 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with a red roof, and a large tree in the background.
A covered patio area with a red sofa, black and red cushions, and multiple potted plants.
A large bed with a laptop, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

2. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
Palo Alto Orchards
United States
Devon
฿2,905
฿3,355 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Palo Alto Inn
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a desk, a red sofa, a lamp, and a TV.
An outdoor patio area with a long table, two sofas, and chairs.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and two potted plants.

3. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
United States
Andrew
฿3,597
฿4,054 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.
A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a carpeted floor, and overhead lighting.
A spacious indoor area with two leather sofas, a small table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A swimming pool surrounded by a building with balconies and outdoor seating.

4. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Centennial
United States
Nishitha
฿3,185
฿3,598 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.
A bright room with a pink chair, a wooden table, and a large potted plant.
A reception area with two counters, a large potted plant, and a view through a window with a grid pattern.
A staircase with metal railings, surrounded by green planters with succulents and flowers.

5. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
Downtown Menlo Park
United States
CHAD
฿4,442
฿5,230 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Menlo Park Inn
A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.
A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden bridge.
A living room with a sofa, a glass-top coffee table, a chair, a large abstract painting, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with balconies.

6. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
Barron Park
United States
Ian
฿5,040
฿5,831 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Creekside Inn
A well-lit room with a large window, a framed certificate on the wall, a seating area with a patterned chair, and a small table with magazines.
A motel with a covered front desk, parking area, and several parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
The exterior of the Best Value Inn at Sky Ranch, featuring a prominent signage, a parking area, and a building with a covered entrance.

7. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto

Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto
Palo Alto Orchards
United States
Holly
฿3,286
฿3,795 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto
A hotel lobby with a large stained glass ceiling, a reception desk, and seating area.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plate of cheese and two wine glasses, and a lamp on the nightstand.
A residential building with a swimming pool surrounded by greenery and a covered patio area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

8. The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel
Sunnyvale West
United States
Carmen
฿3,622
฿4,081 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Grand Hotel
A hotel lobby with a fountain, palm trees, and a sign indicating the lobby area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and artwork on the walls.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a tennis table.
A lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and seating areas.

9. Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Mountain View
United States
Mark Wayne
฿4,389
฿4,837 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.
A breakfast table with scrambled eggs, croquettes, and a bottle of Chobani yogurt.
A reception desk with a red curtain backdrop, a chandelier, and a motivational sign on the wall.
A red door with a white frame, surrounded by dense green ivy.

10. LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
San Carlos
United States
David
฿2,322
฿2,715 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
LiA Hotel
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Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

The Westin Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"I will return thank you"
Luis de Jesus 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Westin Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"For the price, this is as good of a stay as you could ask for. The beds were not fantastic, but I couldn’t complain considering the comparative price. Clean, ice machine, staff was helpful, breakfast was much more than we expected. I would recommend staying here!"
Dylan 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

What is Palo Alto like for travellers on a budget?
Palo Alto has a variety of cheap accommodation options and places to visit, making it a great choice for a budget-friendly getaway. In addition to its well-known attractions such as San Francisco Bay, this destination is home to Silicon Valley and Rodin Sculpture Garden, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Palo Alto?
Based on reviews, Creekside Inn is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other choices to stay on the cheap include The Zen Hotel Palo Alto and The Palo Alto Inn.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Palo Alto?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Palo Alto, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 460 mm.
What is there to see and do in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto attracts visitors with its major shopping area and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the popular local attractions that are highest on your list, such as Levi's Stadium and SAP Center at San Jose, and choose other low-cost activities to fill your itinerary. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Hoover Tower and Stanford Theatre, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Stanford Shopping Center.
How can I get to Palo Alto and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Palo Alto is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from the centre in San Carlos, CA (SQL). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), which is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at California Ave Station or Palo Alto Station.

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