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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, (410 reviews)
"A hotel with a great personality in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Great location and quaint atmosphere. Had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back. "
United States
Kasey
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
The Cardinal Hotel
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (303 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is NZ$482
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
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, (635 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, perfect location, friendly staff, lovely coffee service. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is NZ$610
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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, (443 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is NZ$925
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (713 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Hotel Keen
Exterior

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,258 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is NZ$320
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Aloft 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, (2,607 reviews)
"The location, clean room and friendly staff would stay here again"
United States
Allyson
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Aura SFO
Lobby lounge

Element Santa Clara

Element Santa Clara
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (946 reviews)
"Yes everything was fantastic. "
United States
Vianney
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Element Santa Clara
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, (4,812 reviews)
"A good place for an overnight stay "
United States
Anesu Samuel
The price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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, (2,005 reviews)
"Great visit!"
United States
Suvra
The price is NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport 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, (1,928 reviews)
"Great Spot!"
United States
Tuyen
The price is NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
26.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,843 reviews)
"The place was cozy, super clean and coffee was the best ever."
United States
Aurora
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
The Dylan at SFO
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, (2,370 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
3.0 star property
29.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,694 reviews)
"Clean room, convenient to the airport, and extremely helpful staff. "
United States
Kelly
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hotel Skye SFO
Lobby sitting area

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, (1,617 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice pool, good location. "
United States
John
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
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, (1,323 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff. "
United States
Aishwarya
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (945 reviews)
"Very clean and beautiful accommodations "
United States
Beth
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
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, (2,935 reviews)
"Convenient location close to the airport. The hotel was nice and excellent staff."
United States
Shawna
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Lobby lounge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was a great spread with lots of options, the room was nice and clean as well as the whole property. we especially loved the basketball court and mini golf area. would absolutely stay here again. "
United States
laura
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,672 reviews)
"Good for the price. Would stay again. "
United States
Mitchell
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Maple Tree Inn
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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
410 reviews
View
Outdoor wedding area
el PRADO
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
635 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
443 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
303 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
713 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Mahesh Srinivas
Open Photo by Mahesh Srinivas

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 Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.

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

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room with comfy bed and pillows. The grounds are beautiful with lush greenery and flowers, and lots of little places to walk or sit. The breakfast in the lobby each morning was very good, with excellent coffee served. I really enjoyed the purified water dispenser to fill my bottle, and the EV chargers are a real bonus too. The little Market on site makes delicious sandwiches. The hotel staff were all very kind and attentive. It was a fabulous stay. "
Sharon 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Creekside 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?
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 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.