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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (381)
"A fantastic hotel, and a great location."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿4,571
฿5,288 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
The Cardinal Hotel
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (618)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
Meeting facility
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is ฿14,501
฿16,777 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (693)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is ฿4,260
฿4,921 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hotel Keen
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (268)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is ฿6,695
฿8,680 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

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, (1486)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff."
United States
Isela
The price is ฿3,468
฿3,999 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

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, (1303)
"Great breakfast and room"
United States
Geonha
The price is ฿3,253
฿3,709 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Exterior
Aloft Santa Clara

Aloft Santa Clara

Aloft Santa Clara
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1020)
"Nice hotel and night"
United States
Juan
The price is ฿3,457
฿3,979 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Aloft Santa Clara
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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, (1231)
"The rooms were clean and the staff were super nice."
United States
Chi
The price is ฿4,697
฿5,176 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Garden
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1018)
"Decent place"
United States
Rajasekhar
The price is ฿3,725
฿4,197 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn
2.0 star property
23 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Rooms are great here for the price and customer care is A+"
United States
Lavar
Sterling Inn
Breakfast and dinner served
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
3.5 star property
17 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1261)
"Great place, staff and rooms"
United States
Barry
The price is ฿4,539
฿5,343 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Lobby
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
20.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1261)
"Good place to stay, clean and good breakfast."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is ฿3,051
฿3,507 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
Ballroom
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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, (1898)
"Great staff, good breakfast, big and cozy room and very close to airport"
United States
Jose
The price is ฿4,110
฿4,673 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Lobby lounge
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (285)
" Was very good place "
United States
Hector
The price is ฿3,993
฿4,638 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Front of property
The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1161)
"Beautiful hotel with great service "
Australia
Amanda
The price is ฿4,315
฿4,820 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
The Ameswell Hotel
Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Villa Montes Hotel

Villa Montes Hotel

Villa Montes Hotel
3.0 star property
30 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"We always have a good experience at this hotel. Well run, clean and close to the airport."
United States
Jerome A
The price is ฿2,542
฿3,075 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Villa Montes Hotel
Outdoor pool
Aloft San Jose Cupertino

Aloft San Jose Cupertino

Aloft San Jose Cupertino
3.0 star property
21.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Great reception "
United States
Andy
The price is ฿4,697
฿5,395 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Lobby
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1023)
"Clean room great location friendly staff. "
United States
Gisela
The price is ฿3,451
฿3,981 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
23.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1099)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is ฿4,554
฿5,343 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Half Moon Bay Lodge
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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 Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.

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.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The room was nice! Our view on the fifth floor was amazing! "
Melissa 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

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.