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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (362)
"I like the easy access to shopping and dining. A short walk to Caltrains station is great."
United States
FLORENCE
The price is P9,094
P10,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
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, (246)
"Nice place great location "
United States
Inessa
The price is P11,089
P14,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (685)
"Great location. Small Rooms. Good value. Can’t check-in till 3 PM is a little inconvenient."
United States
Mark
The price is P8,497
P9,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hotel Keen
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (606)
"Fantastic location. Helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. "
United States
Cora
el PRADO
Meeting facility
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (430)
"Hotel is nice, stuff is attentive, clean spacious rooms. "
United States
Stepan
The price is P23,681
P27,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (604)
"Clean room, great views, and perfect location!"
United States
Christina
The price is P6,872
P8,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Harbor View Inn
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Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
23.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1058)
"Great hotel"
United States
Brian
The price is P7,186
P8,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Outdoor pool
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2235)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Dixon
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
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Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3.0 star property
27 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1243)
"Room was clean and well stocked with towels; location was convenient to downtown attractions and airport; staff was friendly and helpful; secure parking available. "
United States
Kristine
The price is P9,390
P10,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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, (1247)
"Clean room, great breakfast, excellent staff and great price! "
United States
Liz
The price is P6,094
P6,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
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Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2389)
"Staff was fabulous; room always clean; loved the breakfast - looking forward to our next stay!!"
United States
Alexis
The price is P4,736
P5,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Maple Tree Inn
Meeting facility
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4.0 star property
26.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"This is a beautiful well kept hotel"
United States
Dana
The price is P6,275
P7,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Hotel De Anza
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
23.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1586)
"A good room close to the airport "
United States
Dean
The price is P6,077
P7,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

2.5 star property
12.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (682)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Gregory
The price is P4,645
P5,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1341)
"Clean room, staff"
United States
Kaoru
The price is P9,390
P12,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
Front of property
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, (1002)
"Amazing service"
United States
Brian
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1458)
"Clean and great location "
United States
Karen
The price is P7,618
P8,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Exterior
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2045)
"Room great, location and shuttle were excellent Enjoyed 2 restaurants and Starbucks on site. "
United States
Robert
The price is P6,568
P9,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Breakfast served, American cuisine
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, (2658)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, airport shuttle and excellent restaurant! "
United States
patricia
The price is P5,520
P6,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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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, (2218)
"Hotel services were great with modern appeal."
United States
Christopher
The price is P6,704
P7,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Aloft San Francisco Airport
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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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and staff great. As we come every so often I was pleased that a staff member remembered me."
Timothy 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Dylan at SFO

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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 1-minute walk from Silicon Valley, and it offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other favorite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto and The Cardinal Hotel.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown Palo Alto area?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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, 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.