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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining
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 ฿12,406
฿14,353 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (378)
"A fantastic hotel, and a great location."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿4,554
฿5,269 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The Cardinal Hotel
Front of property
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (690)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is ฿3,884
฿4,486 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hotel Keen
Outdoor wedding area
el PRADO

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (615)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
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, (263)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is ฿5,383
฿7,158 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Lobby
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, (1291)
"The room was cozy and comfortable, service was exceptional"
United States
Abanoub
The price is ฿3,040
฿3,466 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Rooftop terrace
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, (266)
"Room was clean and staff was awesome "
United States
Enrique
The price is ฿3,978
฿4,621 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Front of property
Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
29.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room was excellent, comfortable. Loved the hotel decor. "
United States
Dacy
The price is ฿5,344
฿6,938 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hotel Los Gatos
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, (1005)
"Clean, comfortable room & friendly check in experience at a good price."
United States
Stephen
Sterling Inn
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn & Suites Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Sunnyvale Silicon Valley
2.5 star property
16.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (479)
"Clean, breakfast good, location convenient "
United States
Allison
The price is ฿2,807
฿3,164 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Sunnyvale Silicon Valley
Restaurant
Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Alejandro
The price is ฿2,798
฿3,140 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Aloft Cupertino
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (624)
"very clean, very friendly, close to fun areas"
United States
michael
The price is ฿3,444
฿4,339 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Harbor View Inn
Poolside bar
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, (1203)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is ฿4,680
฿5,157 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Exterior
Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino

Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino

Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino
3.0 star property
18 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Alexander
The price is ฿3,120
฿3,494 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino
View from room
Dinah's Garden Hotel

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, (1003)
"Every thing and all of the staff were just perfect. Love th w holidaydecorations!"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿4,245
฿4,911 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Terrace/patio
Hotel Lucent

Hotel Lucent

Hotel Lucent
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (829)
"Nice place! Will stay again. "
United States
Maggie
The price is ฿3,978
฿4,544 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Hotel Lucent
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, (1238)
"Very nice rooms and staff "
United States
Adrianna
The price is ฿3,706
฿4,362 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Front of property – evening/night
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
29.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999)
"Nice hotel in the heart of downtown "
United States
june
The price is ฿5,179
฿6,692 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor banquet area
The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (978)
"Great stay! Thanks!"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿1,908
฿2,204 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Palo Alto Inn
Breakfast and dinner served
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton

Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton

Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean room Great check in staff. "
United States
Nicole
The price is ฿3,580
฿4,017 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
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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

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and nice staff"
FREDERICK 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Aluxor SFO

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.