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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293)
"Thanks for the great stay!"
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
The Cardinal Hotel

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (187)
"Super stylish, great location, beautiful amenities! Would definitely stay here again. "
The price is S$326
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (663)
"Great place "
Hotel Keen

el PRADO

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (577)
"Overall great stay. The hotel is in a great location to downtown with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. "
el PRADO

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (407)
"Great hotel and staff, we had a wonderful stay. The room was beautiful and very quiet."
The price is S$665
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

The Miramar Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (928)
"The hotel was quiet and close to the areas we were visiting. "
The Miramar Inn & Suites

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (517)
"Great location "
The price is S$251
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Harbor View Inn

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"We always love coming to this hotel."
The price is S$306
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Half Moon Bay Lodge

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1965)
"Great stay"
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1079)
"Great rooms with a comfortable beds. Felt clean and safe. Hotel breakfast was great and staff were very friendly and welcoming."
The price is S$201
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (570)
"Great place to stay "
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great hotel! Really enjoyed our stay and close to everything."
Los Gatos Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1018)
"Nice place to stay"
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2003)
"clean and fast checkin and very friendly staff"
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Maple Tree Inn

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1413)
"Great place close to the airport"
The price is S$206
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Hotel De Anza

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Great place to stay"
The price is S$186
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Hotel De Anza

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2019)
"Great stay!"
The price is S$204
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
The Westin San Francisco Airport

Hotel Skye SFO

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1288)
"Great place to stay! "
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Hotel Skye SFO

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1245)
"Location was perfect"
The price is S$230
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1421)
"Great customer service easy check-in relaxing day"
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
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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

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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East Palo Alto

Mountain views and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about East Palo Alto. A stop by San Francisco Bay is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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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.

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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.

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University South

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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, Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is the highest ranked property in Downtown Palo Alto. This hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other favourite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto and The Cardinal Hotel.

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.