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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

Hotel Keen
Exterior detail

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (663)
"Great place "
Hotel Keen
The Cardinal Hotel
Interior

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293)
"Thanks for the great stay!"
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
The Cardinal Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (187)
"Super stylish, great location, beautiful amenities! Would definitely stay here again. "
The price is S$327
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Meeting facility

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (407)
"Great hotel and staff, we had a wonderful stay. The room was beautiful and very quiet."
The price is S$665
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
el PRADO
Lobby sitting area

el PRADO

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (577)
"Overall great stay. The hotel is in a great location to downtown with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. "
el PRADO
Menlo Park Inn
Property entrance

Menlo Park Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"close to everything, great dining options"
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Menlo Park 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, (447)
"I like the place is small but cozy "
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
Creekside Inn
Exterior

Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1466)
"A very pleasant stay !"
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Creekside Inn
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Fountain

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"The staff is wonderful. Love staying here"
The price is S$165
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
citizenM Menlo Park
Lobby sitting area

citizenM Menlo Park

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (96)
"Loved the Hotel"
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
citizenM Menlo Park
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Lobby

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1120)
"It is nice and clean, and the owner is very friendly. Reasonable price, and the breakfast is great."
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Atherton Park Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Quiet, friendly staff, great breakfast. "
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
The Palo Alto Inn
Outdoor banquet area

The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (852)
"Very clean rooms and really nice and helpful staff here."
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
The Palo Alto Inn
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Front of property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Lovely garden, great staff, delicious meals! "
Dinah's Garden Hotel
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, (1001)
"Perfect spot! Spa sauna service next to Google "
The price is S$211
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Sequoia Inn
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sequoia Inn

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (624)
"Clean, comfortable beds."
Sequoia Inn
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Terrace/patio

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1280)
"Will stay here again "
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (837)
"Was convenient and perfect for what we came up for the location was close to the venue "
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Hotel Aria
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hotel Aria

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (323)
"Really nice staff and very clean rooms."
Hotel Aria
The Ameswell Hotel
Front of property

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Great place to stay"
The price is S$208
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
The Ameswell 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.
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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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, Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is the highest ranked property in Downtown Palo Alto. This hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other favourite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton 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.