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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and ornate columns.

1. The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (499 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and great location!!"
United States
Tony
The Cardinal Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a car parked outside.

2. Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (763 reviews)
"Simple, clean accommodations in walking distance to many restaurants and the Stanford campus (specifically the Frost Amphitheater)."
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿5,307
฿6,139 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hotel Keen
An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, string lights, wicker furniture, and a view of the city skyline.

3. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (378 reviews)
"Clean, historic, cute building, central location."
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿9,675
฿12,184 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
An outdoor courtyard with a round table, potted plants, and a hanging lantern.

4. el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (677 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was perfect."
United States
Marissa
The price is ฿12,905
฿14,931 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
el PRADO
A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.

5. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (470 reviews)
"Well located in downtown Palo Alto so very walkable with good restaurants nearby"
United States
Ariane
The price is ฿15,275
฿17,673 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.

6. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
CHAD
The price is ฿4,400
฿5,180 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Menlo Park Inn
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.

7. 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, (1,444 reviews)
"Very friendly staff & clean rooms.beautiful property."
United States
Vanessa
The price is ฿5,649
฿6,225 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

8. 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, (1,471 reviews)
"This place has been super clean and close to resturants."
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿3,641
฿4,212 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, feels very safe."
United States
Lauren
The price is ฿3,809
฿4,407 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.

10. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,889 reviews)
"Good hotel."
United States
Laryssa
The price is ฿4,212
฿4,873 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Creekside Inn
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

11. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,461 reviews)
"Great stay and close to NASA"
United States
John Ewell
The price is ฿5,344
฿5,969 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Ameswell Hotel
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
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Megan
The price is ฿5,621
฿6,503 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

13. 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, (684 reviews)
"Very friendly staff Breakfast was very good"
United States
Laura
The price is ฿4,512
฿5,221 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hyatt Place San Carlos
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and a modern building in the background.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores
2.5 star property
12.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Bar on site was great"
United States
Michelle
The price is ฿4,031
฿4,634 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores
A hotel with a clear entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating a parking area.

15. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean and had a great breakfast"
United States
Noell
The price is ฿4,470
฿4,925 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

16. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place/location."
United States
Marshall
The price is ฿4,271
฿4,820 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

17. Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
3.0 star property
12.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (904 reviews)
"Rooms an breakfast"
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿4,312
฿4,859 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

18. 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)
"Excellent location with good breakfast."
United States
Hao
The price is ฿4,802
฿5,629 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

19. 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, (1,179 reviews)
"Clean room close to the airport good breakfast options."
United States
Juan
The price is ฿4,503
฿5,176 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

20. 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, (2,019 reviews)
"Clean easy on off the freeway Friendly at check in and check out"
United States
Deborah
The price is ฿3,279
฿3,703 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
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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 Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.

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.

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.

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 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

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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Everything was good."
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

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.