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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, (432 reviews)
"Excellent location and close by parking and car charging. "
United States
Susana
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
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, (323 reviews)
"What a lovely stay at the Graduate hotel Palo Alto. Beautiful property and rooms."
United States
Henry
The price is NZ$473
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
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 NZ$929
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
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, (724 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hotel Keen
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 NZ$535
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
el PRADO
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Fremont Milpitas

Hilton Garden Inn Fremont Milpitas
3.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
" Great hotel for families with clean rooms and friendly staff."
United States
HORNG YI
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hilton Garden Inn Fremont Milpitas
Interior entrance

Hyatt Place Fremont/Silicon Valley

Hyatt Place Fremont/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
19.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Breakfast was great & we overall had a great experience! Staff was awesome too!"
United States
Israel
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hyatt Place Fremont/Silicon Valley
Exterior

Quality Inn San Jose Airport/Silicon Valley

Quality Inn San Jose Airport/Silicon Valley
2.5 star property
23.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (912 reviews)
"Everything was perfect! Room was clean, breakfast was delicious and the air conditioning was great! Convenient location! Quality inn never disappoints!"
United States
Jessica
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Quality Inn San Jose Airport/Silicon Valley
Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Good Nite Inn Fremont

Good Nite Inn Fremont
2.0 star property
19.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,250 reviews)
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Good Nite Inn Fremont
Exterior

Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas

Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
3.5 star property
21.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,026 reviews)
"very good place to stay because it had so many restaurants to choose from "
United States
Alen
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
Lobby

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
3.0 star property
24.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,445 reviews)
"Nice convenient place , clean and quiet Safe parking, I’d stay there again : )"
United States
John Lee
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Garden

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (713 reviews)
"A green place to stay with great facilities. I live in the area and will come back."
United States
Nancy
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Exterior

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,112 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, and nice staff. I didn’t use any of the amenities but they looked pretty good. No complaints. I would stay again if in the area."
United States
Greg
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean nice place to stay"
United States
Salvador
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport
Restaurant

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great food, very clean rooms the staff really respectful "
United States
jorge
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
24.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,124 reviews)
"Clean room, perfect place to stay. "
United States
Vanessa
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
3.0 star property
27.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,396 reviews)
"Great location and great breakfast offered."
United States
Maria
The price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Free daily buffet breakfast

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
23 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Everything you need for a comfy stay. Great value rooms. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. "
United States
Ryland
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport
Exterior

Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, good staff, good location "
United States
Miriam Flor
The price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Hyatt House San Jose Airport
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, (1,937 reviews)
"Great stay, comfortable, clean and attentive staff."
United States
Christy
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Sonesta Silicon Valley
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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
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
323 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
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
432 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
724 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.
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.

Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

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.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

6/10 Okay
"Water pressure in the shower is poor. Room noise isolation was awful. I have stayed here many times, but something was different this time around. Heard the people in other rooms way too well! Very poor sound control."
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Dylan at SFO

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.