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Hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

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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 S$203
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan, 2026
The Cardinal Hotel
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 S$587
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan, 2026
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
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, (266)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is S$346
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (617)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
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 S$200
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan, 2026
Hotel Keen
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, (1221)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is S$211
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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, (1299)
"Great breakfast and room"
United States
Geonha
The price is S$150
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-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, (1154)
"Beautiful hotel with great service "
Australia
Amanda
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
The Ameswell Hotel
Executive lounge
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
3.0 star property
12.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (813)
"My friends was loved the hotel, very clean and was nice. "
United States
Lisa
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1441)
"Nice stay"
United States
soo young
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
The Domain Hotel
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, (1003)
"Nice hotel and night"
United States
Juan
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan, 2026
Aloft Santa Clara
Garden
Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (977)
"Nice location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Steve
The price is S$181
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
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, (281)
"Free breakfast was great. Staff were friendly."
United States
Arlisha
The price is S$189
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan, 2026
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (983)
"Very nice accommodations."
United States
Linda
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
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, (1000)
"Rooms are great here for the price and customer care is A+"
United States
Lavar
Sterling Inn
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1669)
"This is our go to hotel when we visit our family in Milpitas. Staff are amazing and we love the restaurant in the hotel."
United States
Rose
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan, 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
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, (1091)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Exterior
Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location, amazingly comfortable bed, very clean, great staff "
United States
Rene
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan, 2026
Hyatt House San Jose Airport
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, (1013)
"Clean room great location friendly staff. "
United States
Gisela
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose 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, (1875)
"Great staff, good breakfast, big and cozy room and very close to airport"
United States
Jose
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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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

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, staff was helpful and kind, and the breakfast was delicious. "
Suzanne 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
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 offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other favourite options in the area include Nobu Hotel 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 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.