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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

The Cardinal Hotel
Interior

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (338)
"The Cardinal Hotel was everything we wanted!"
The price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Cardinal Hotel
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Meeting facility

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (422)
"Excellent property and stay "
The price is S$602
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
el PRADO
Lobby sitting area

el PRADO

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (600)
"Fantastic location. Helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. "
el PRADO
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (224)
"Excellent stay!"
The price is S$333
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Hotel Keen
Exterior detail

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (680)
"Great property and location"
The price is S$227
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Hotel Keen
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Snack bar

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (915)
"Nice easy walk into town and close to where I was working. "
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Fountain

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1020)
"Excellent place!!"
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
The Ameswell Hotel
Front of property

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1102)
"Great stay"
The price is S$256
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
The Ameswell Hotel
Creekside Inn
Exterior

Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1568)
"Loved my stay here! "
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Creekside Inn
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1066)
"Easy walk to the shoreline amphitheater and super clean and comfortable!"
The price is S$212
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Outdoor pool

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2152)
"Great value, convenient location, & the staff was very nice. "
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1227)
"Great staff and breakfast was very good"
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Inn
Outdoor banquet area

The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (925)
"Front desk was super friendly and helpful!"
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Palo Alto Inn
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
Free daily continental breakfast

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (473)
"Super friendly staff. I stay there every time I need a place to stay. It’s clean, quit, has a microwave and a refrigerator. It meets all my needs!"
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
Harbor View Inn
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (577)
"Easy parking, friendly staff, coffee and sodas available 24 hrs"
Harbor View Inn
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Front of property

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1355)
"Great location, way worth the stay"
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
Exterior

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"the staff was wonderful and the hotel is clean."
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Front of property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1025)
"Great place!"
Dinah's Garden Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont
View from property

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (598)
"Clean room & friendly staff"
The price is S$165
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont
Cupertino Hotel
Outdoor pool

Cupertino Hotel

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Room was clean and staff was super helpful. "
Cupertino Hotel
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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

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.

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.

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.

University South

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

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel staff was always willing to help when we needed help. "
Greg 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

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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, 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 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.