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1. The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (476 reviews)
"This hotel is awesome! So much charm, everyone was so kind and helpful and the breakfast was fantastic!"
United States
John
The price is P9,516
P11,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
The Cardinal Hotel
Front of property

2. Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (751 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is P8,257
P9,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Hotel Keen
Outdoor wedding area

3. el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (670 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was perfect."
United States
Marissa
The price is P19,891
P23,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
el PRADO
Exterior

4. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (366 reviews)
"Very unique hotel. Love it!"
United States
Xiaoxia
The price is P12,622
P16,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

5. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (462 reviews)
"Great location, nice breakfast in a beautiful garden"
United States
Charles
The price is P29,241
P33,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Property entrance

6. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Silvia
The price is P7,399
P8,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Menlo Park Inn
Property grounds

7. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,879 reviews)
"Super cute, clean and convenient… loved the heated pool."
United States
Lindzey
The price is P7,066
P8,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Creekside Inn
Exterior

8. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres, 4.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,459 reviews)
"It was great for our stay, I would recommend this hotel."
United States
Kelly
The price is P5,767
P6,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Poolside bar

9. 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, (1,410 reviews)
"Wonderful, luxury property and great location to get just about anywhere in the bay area."
United States
Loan Huu Phi
The price is P9,829
P10,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Front of property

10. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,410 reviews)
"Really great boutique hotel. Staff was friendly and the rooms and amenities were great and all felt brand new."
United States
Chris
The price is P10,516
P11,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
The Ameswell Hotel
View from room

11. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Such a fun, retro hotel!"
United States
Vince
The price is P8,446
P9,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Terrace/patio

12. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, nicely appointed room, really comfortable bed, very helpful staff."
United States
Allison
The price is P6,343
P7,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

13. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

Atherton Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"the staff was wonderful especially the breakfast lady. definitely recommend"
United States
Soane
The price is P8,309
P9,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
Free daily buffet breakfast

14. 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, (1,134 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Briana
The price is P7,582
P8,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
Bar (on property)

15. Hyatt Place San Carlos

Hyatt Place San Carlos
3.0 star property
12.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (650 reviews)
"Room and hotel were Really clean and smelled good. Staff was nice and friendly. I would definitely stay here again"
United States
George
The price is P7,830
P9,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hyatt Place San Carlos
BBQ/picnic area

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores
2.5 star property
12.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Very clean and nice rooms, comfortable beds. Very tasty breakfast."
United States
Malgorzata
The price is P7,177
P8,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores
Restaurant

17. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel met our needs well; will recommend this place"
Canada
Andrew
The price is P6,539
P7,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Lobby lounge

18. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"It was a great stay!"
United States
Marielle
The price is P7,304
P8,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
Garden

19. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,033 reviews)
"Clean room and amazing staff"
United States
John
The price is P6,253
P7,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

20. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,957 reviews)
"Had a nice stay"
United States
Juliene
The price is P6,117
P6,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
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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
670 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
462 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
476 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
366 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.2
Very Good
751 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A university campus with a prominent clock tower, red-roofed buildings, and a central green space.

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.

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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.

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Barron Park

Though Barron Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

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University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

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Old Palo Alto

Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms super clean, excellent breakfast, and beautiful balcony ocean view."
David 5-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Palo Alto like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Palo Alto's Downtown Palo Alto neighborhood. Be sure to check out Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre as part of your Downtown Palo Alto travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel 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 center. Other favorite options in the area include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown Palo Alto area?
When you want to find places to stay in Palo Alto, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Palo Alto.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Palo Alto, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals 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.