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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, (314)
"The Cardinal Hotel was everything we wanted!"
The price is S$189
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Cardinal Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212)
"Best located hotel in Palo Alto, super designed, cozy"
The price is S$351
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Hotel Keen
Exterior detail

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (675)
"Great property and location"
The price is S$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hotel Keen
el PRADO
Lobby sitting area

el PRADO

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (590)
"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
Meeting facility

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (416)
"Excellent property and stay "
The price is S$585
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Harbor View Inn
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (551)
"The bed was comfortable and nice and warm room. Had a nice view. "
The price is S$253
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Harbor View Inn
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Exterior

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Good place to stay staff was nice and friendly"
The price is S$256
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Half Moon Bay Lodge
The Miramar Inn & Suites
Reception

The Miramar Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (961)
"Pet friendly and great location in Half Moon Bay"
The Miramar Inn & Suites
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, (2054)
"Staff was friendly, pool was clean and breakfast was simple. "
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (623)
"Great stay"
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Maple Tree Inn
View from property

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2192)
"Great stay!!!"
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Maple Tree Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1132)
"Great stay! would definitely return and stay here. "
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Amazing breakfast, and nice clean pool and sitting area. However, the rooms are a little dated."
Los Gatos Lodge
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1128)
"location is great"
The price is S$201
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"We had a fantastic stay. Thank you!"
The price is S$252
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Los Gatos
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Terrace/patio

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1489)
"Pretty standard airport hotel - easy to get to and room was comfortable / clean. "
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (611)
"Great stay!"
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1415)
"The breakfast was fantastic!! The best ive had at a hotel the staff was friendly nobody bothered us I would def come again thank you"
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Hotel De Anza
Meeting facility

Hotel De Anza

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great hotel"
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hotel De Anza
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Exterior

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2066)
"Great location, clean, convenient for an overnight stay. "
The price is S$213
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Westin San Francisco 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.
Stanford map

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.

East Palo Alto map

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 map

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 map

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.

Old Palo Alto map

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

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Check in took forever because of an event in the area, but overall experience was good. Loved our room and the pitch black rooms at night to sleep. Super comfortable bed also & hot water in shower was to my liking. "
Samantha 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Sonesta Silicon Valley

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 16 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.