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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (381)
"A fantastic hotel, and a great location."
United States
Michael
The price is P8,533
P9,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
The Cardinal Hotel
Meeting facility
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is P23,245
P26,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (266)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is P12,498
P16,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (617)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (693)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is P7,953
P9,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Hotel Keen
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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, (1222)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is P8,768
P9,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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

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, (1300)
"Great breakfast and room"
United States
Geonha
The price is P6,026
P6,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Front of property
The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1154)
"Beautiful hotel with great service "
Australia
Amanda
The price is P7,579
P8,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
The Ameswell Hotel
Executive lounge
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
3.0 star property
12.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (815)
"My friends was loved the hotel, very clean and was nice. "
United States
Lisa
The price is P5,532
P6,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1441)
"Nice stay"
United States
soo young
The price is P7,015
P7,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
The Domain Hotel
Exterior
Aloft Santa Clara

Aloft Santa Clara

Aloft Santa Clara
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Nice hotel and night"
United States
Juan
The price is P6,453
P7,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Aloft Santa Clara
Garden
Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (978)
"Nice location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Steve
The price is P7,546
P8,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Lobby lounge
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (281)
"Free breakfast was great. Staff were friendly."
United States
Arlisha
The price is P7,453
P8,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

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, (983)
"Very nice accommodations."
United States
Linda
The price is P5,260
P6,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn
2.0 star property
23 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Rooms are great here for the price and customer care is A+"
United States
Lavar
Sterling Inn
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1670)
"This is our go to hotel when we visit our family in Milpitas. Staff are amazing and we love the restaurant in the hotel."
United States
Rose
The price is P6,179
P7,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge

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, (1092)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is P8,501
P9,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Exterior
Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location, amazingly comfortable bed, very clean, great staff "
United States
Rene
The price is P7,474
P8,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Hyatt House San Jose Airport
Lobby
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Clean room great location friendly staff. "
United States
Gisela
The price is P6,163
P7,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
Ballroom
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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, (1876)
"Great staff, good breakfast, big and cozy room and very close to airport"
United States
Jose
The price is P7,686
P8,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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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.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.

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.

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
"Everyone was incredible! Extremely courteous staff!"
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 1 day 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 offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other favorite options in the area include Nobu Hotel 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.