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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, (396 reviews)
"Everything was great! Definitely recommend if you will be in the area"
United States
Paul
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
The Cardinal Hotel
Outdoor wedding area

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (629 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful, and great staff. Tons of nice places within walking distance. "
United States
liz marie
The price is S$585
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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, (440 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is S$703
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (283 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is S$376
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (701 reviews)
"The staff at Hotel Keen is exceptional. Fulfilled all of my requests during my stay."
United States
Christopher
The price is S$192
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Hotel Keen
Terrace/patio

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura, 4.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, and safe. "
United States
Emilia
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Property grounds

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,692 reviews)
"Great stay!!"
United States
William
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Creekside Inn
Lobby

Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Comfort Inn Castro Valley
2.5 star property
28.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was fantastic!"
United States
Catherine
The price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Comfort Inn Castro Valley
Restaurant

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (993 reviews)
"Very nice stay "
United States
Marsela
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Exterior

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,316 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Anaisa
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Free daily continental breakfast

Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach

Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach
2.5 star property
26.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, breakfast and location"
United States
Elena
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach
Front of property

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,191 reviews)
"Was good. Nice rooms, nice gym."
United States
Gil
The price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
The Ameswell 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, (2,318 reviews)
"staff was amazing hotel could use a renovation but was still perfect for what we needed"
United States
ethan
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Outdoor banquet area

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Comfortable room at a good price."
United States
John
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
The Palo Alto Inn
Poolside bar

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, (1,280 reviews)
"Amazing hotel!!!"
United States
Jayme
The price is S$207
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
View from room

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Sure. Great overall property and experience. Resort feel"
United States
mark
The price is S$247
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Lobby

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont
2.5 star property
19.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (657 reviews)
"What a great stay. Large room, very clean. Staff was great. "
United States
Patricia
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (644 reviews)
"Lovely location, excellent staff."
United States
Bryn
The price is S$166
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Harbor View Inn
Front of property

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
11 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,332 reviews)
"staff was great, nice room"
United States
vicki
The price is S$125
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Front of property

Hotel Aria

Hotel Aria
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (455 reviews)
"Very clean room and well equipped. The staff were great and responsive to what I needed during our stay"
United States
Ronald
Hotel Aria
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

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

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Stanford Dish - Stanford Dish Trail...
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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 Silicon Valley or San Francisco Bay.

Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

University South

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

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 Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

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

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff. Room clean and comfortable. A $20 taxi ride from SFO. Would happily stay there again."
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

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 is a short 15-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers a restaurant and private balconies. 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?
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.