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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, (426 reviews)
"Excellent location and close by parking and car charging. "
United States
Susana
The price is P9,505
P10,997 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
The Cardinal Hotel
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (724 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is P6,952
P8,044 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
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, (321 reviews)
"What a lovely stay at the Graduate hotel Palo Alto. Beautiful property and rooms."
United States
Henry
The price is P13,254
P17,163 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
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, (645 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful hotel"
Hong Kong SAR China
David
The price is P17,727
P20,509 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
el PRADO
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, alfresco dining

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (450 reviews)
"Modern room, comfy bed and pillows. Love this place"
United States
Art
The price is P25,615
P29,635 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
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, (2,986 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Johnathon
The price is P7,607
P8,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Exterior

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, (2,252 reviews)
"Clean, modern, close to airport, nice rooms."
Canada
Katherine
The price is P7,839
P9,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
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, (4,861 reviews)
"Great hotel, good breakfasts and quick check in"
United States
Starling
The price is P8,751
P9,867 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Balcony

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, (2,438 reviews)
"Room was clean, breakfast was good."
United States
emeline
The price is P5,920
P6,749 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Lobby lounge

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
15 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Nice clean room the staff was very nice too"
United States
Topacio
The price is P6,049
P6,896 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
View from property

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, (1,157 reviews)
"Excellent location and property."
United States
kavir
The price is P9,197
P11,981 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
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, (1,899 reviews)
"Restaurant was excellent both food qualify and staff!"
Canada
Karla
The price is P8,332
P11,399 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,631 reviews)
"Breakfast was fresh and the staff is great also they have parking for the guest "
United States
Nathaniel
The price is P6,944
P8,277 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hotel Aura SFO
Lobby

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, (1,660 reviews)
"Great place to stay and professional place. "
United States
Bernadette
The price is P8,124
P9,338 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,929 reviews)
"Great stay, comfortable, clean and attentive staff."
United States
Christy
The price is P6,666
P7,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,567 reviews)
"Pleasant quiet stay, very polite staff"
United States
David
The price is P6,913
P7,971 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Hyatt Place San Jose 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, (638 reviews)
"Excellent staff and comfy beds "
United States
Alanis
The price is P6,370
P7,351 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Exterior

Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara

Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Catherine
The price is P6,506
P7,491 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara
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, (2,114 reviews)
"Great nights stay!"
United States
William
The price is P9,391
P10,677 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
3.0 star property
29.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,768 reviews)
"Close to airport!"
Canada
Stefan
The price is P6,610
P7,939 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hotel Skye SFO
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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
645 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, alfresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
450 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
321 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
426 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
724 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Aerial view of Stanford University, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, California, USA.

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 San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

Aerial view of towards Stanford campus and Hoover tower, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley from the Stanford dish hills, California, USA

Barron Park

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

Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

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

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6/10 Okay
"Breakfast good"
Monica 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

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.