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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

Interior

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (426 reviews)
"Excellent location and close by parking and car charging. "
United States
Susana
The price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
The Cardinal Hotel
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (724 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is S$189
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Hotel Keen
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (319 reviews)
"What a lovely stay at the Graduate hotel Palo Alto. Beautiful property and rooms."
United States
Henry
The price is S$363
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Outdoor wedding area

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (645 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful hotel"
Hong Kong SAR China
David
The price is S$413
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
el PRADO
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (450 reviews)
"Modern room, comfy bed and pillows. Love this place"
United States
Art
The price is S$616
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Courtyard

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,984 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Johnathon
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Exterior

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,247 reviews)
"Clean, modern, close to airport, nice rooms."
Canada
Katherine
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,855 reviews)
"Great hotel, good breakfasts and quick check in"
United States
Starling
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
28 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,435 reviews)
"Overall stay was good "
United States
Ganesh
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Lobby lounge

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
15 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"Nice clean room the staff was very nice too"
United States
Topacio
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
View from property

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,155 reviews)
"Excellent location and property."
United States
kavir
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Exterior

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
25.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,897 reviews)
"Restaurant was excellent both food qualify and staff!"
Canada
Karla
The price is S$237
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,629 reviews)
"Breakfast was fresh and the staff is great also they have parking for the guest "
United States
Nathaniel
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel Aura SFO
Lobby

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
28 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,658 reviews)
"Great place to stay and professional place. "
United States
Bernadette
The price is S$195
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,927 reviews)
"Great stay, comfortable, clean and attentive staff."
United States
Christy
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,563 reviews)
"Pleasant quiet stay, very polite staff"
United States
David
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Lobby

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
21 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (634 reviews)
"Excellent staff and comfy beds "
United States
Alanis
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Exterior

Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara

Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Catherine
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara
Ballroom

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, (2,108 reviews)
"Great nights stay!"
United States
William
The price is S$222
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
3.0 star property
29.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,766 reviews)
"Close to airport!"
Canada
Stefan
The price is S$165
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel Skye SFO
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Outdoor wedding area
el PRADO
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
645 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
450 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
319 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
426 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
724 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Aerial view of Stanford University, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, California, USA.

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 boardwalk at Baylands Nature Preserve. Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA

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.

Aerial view of towards Stanford campus and Hoover tower, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley from the Stanford dish hills, California, USA

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 Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center.

Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

2024-01-16 BRICK BUILDING WTH ARCHES AND SQUARE WINDOWS ALONG A TILED WALKWAY WITH A GREEN PARK LIKE SCENE AT THE END OF THE WALKWAY IN PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA

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.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast was great, the room was clean. The staff was very accomodating. I had to extend my stay and they found a room for me. They had a huge event but still found space,"
Kathleen 5-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Maple Tree Inn

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.