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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, (398 reviews)
"Everything was great! Definitely recommend if you will be in the area"
United States
Paul
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
The Cardinal Hotel
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 NZ$925
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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, (702 reviews)
"The staff at Hotel Keen is exceptional. Fulfilled all of my requests during my stay."
United States
Christopher
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Hotel Keen
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 NZ$481
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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, (629 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful, and great staff. Tons of nice places within walking distance. "
United States
liz marie
The price is NZ$829
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
el PRADO
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, (2,253 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
Jon
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Aloft San Francisco Airport
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, (1,965 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location for the airport and food was tasty. However, rooms are tired and the restaurant opens quite late in the morning"
United Kingdom
keith
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Lobby

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
21 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (505 reviews)
"Clean rooms near the airport, friendly staff at check in and a good continental breakfast for the morning."
United States
Angela
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Building design

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
29.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,777 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Stephanie
Hotel Aluxor SFO
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,594 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great! "
United States
Karen
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Hotel Aura SFO
Exterior

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
25.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff. Good coffee in the lobby. Nice view of the bay"
United States
Tamara
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
Front of property

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, (1,830 reviews)
"great hotel, well designed, comfortable beds, easy access to the bart and aiport"
United States
Alan
The Dylan at SFO
Rooftop terrace

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
3.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (315 reviews)
" Was very good place "
United States
Hector
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
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, (4,836 reviews)
"Great bay view, awesome breakfast and proximity to the airport."
United States
Julie P
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Courtyard

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,461 reviews)
"Great hotel "
United States
Jill
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Exterior

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
27.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,044 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
John Aldrane
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Restaurant

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean hotel and friendly staff"
Canada
Sai Man Simon
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Aloft Cupertino
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, (2,928 reviews)
"The room and breakfast was perfect "
United States
Daniel
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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, (1,948 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
William
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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, (889 reviews)
"Breakfast served every morning and staff was extremely friendly."
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
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Our guide on 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

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Room was spotless The staff was courteous "
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

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.