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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (457 reviews)
"Staff was great and the property is quite unique and charming."
United States
Rafael
The price is P5,529
P6,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
The Cardinal Hotel

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (653 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful hotel"
Hong Kong SAR China
David
The price is P17,157
P19,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
el PRADO

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (739 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is P9,126
P10,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Hotel Keen

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (346 reviews)
"The staff were fantastic and the rooms were great!"
Canada
Nicholas
The price is P13,046
P16,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (458 reviews)
"Modern room, comfy bed and pillows. Love this place"
United States
Art
The price is P28,564
P33,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

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, (4,887 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is P9,290
P10,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,175 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Aiza
The price is P8,305
P10,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,240 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location near the airport with reliable shuttle services. The hotel is clean and the rooms are comfortable."
United States
George
The price is P7,924
P9,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

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, (1,845 reviews)
"Restaurant was excellent both food qualify and staff!"
Canada
Karla
The price is P7,310
P10,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
The Westin San Francisco Airport

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, (2,208 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
marion
The price is P10,116
P11,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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, (3,021 reviews)
"Awseome place to stay, Good breakfast"
United States
Satish
The price is P7,740
P8,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

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, (2,555 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, including the breakfast!!"
United States
Maria
The price is P4,697
P5,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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, (1,708 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Roberto
The price is P8,284
P9,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,640 reviews)
"breakfast was good, excellent location"
United States
Byron
The price is P6,593
P7,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Aura SFO

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, (1,869 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Jiaming
The price is P7,812
P9,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Dylan at SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
29.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,016 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Ketan
The price is P5,750
P6,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Aluxor SFO

Miramar Inn

Miramar Inn
2.0 star property
26.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Stayed here several times in the past. Always enjoyed our stay. Staff was very nice and professional when we checked in. Very accommodating as well. Room was very clean and fresh. We will continue to stay here in the future."
United States
Ron
The price is P8,790
P10,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Miramar Inn

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, (715 reviews)
"Great place to stay. We stayed 1 night"
United States
victor
The price is P7,290
P8,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

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, (1,072 reviews)
"Clean property, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast."
United States
Gregory
The price is P6,713
P7,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,341 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great location (close to 101, and nature trails along the bay)"
United States
Erik
The price is P9,896
P11,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
The Ameswell Hotel
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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
653 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
458 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
457 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
346 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
739 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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 Stanford Maples Pavillion.

Old Palo Alto

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

Ventura

While Ventura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

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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.