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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, (425 reviews)
"Excellent location and close by parking and car charging. "
United States
Susana
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
The Cardinal Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (449 reviews)
"Modern room, comfy bed and pillows. Love this place"
United States
Art
The price is AU$701
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (319 reviews)
"What a lovely stay at the Graduate hotel Palo Alto. Beautiful property and rooms."
United States
Henry
The price is AU$380
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Front of property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (723 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Hotel Keen
Outdoor wedding area

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (643 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful hotel"
Hong Kong SAR China
David
The price is AU$410
includes taxes & fees
6 June - 7 June
el PRADO
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, (1,152 reviews)
"Excellent location and property."
United States
kavir
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
6 June - 7 June
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Exterior

Aloft Santa Clara

Aloft Santa Clara
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Catherine
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Aloft Santa Clara
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, (2,971 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Johnathon
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
6 June - 7 June
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Courtyard

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,552 reviews)
"Nice hotel and staff are amazing. "
United States
Racyl Tamar
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Rooftop terrace

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
3.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (396 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Sherrie
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
5 June - 6 June
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,626 reviews)
"Breakfast was fresh and the staff is great also they have parking for the guest "
United States
Nathaniel
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel Aura SFO
Staircase

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
24.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,357 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was super friendly especially after a late arrival, and airport transportation was convenient. "
United States
Julie
The price is AU$251
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hyatt Regency 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, (4,846 reviews)
"Great hotel, good breakfasts and quick check in"
United States
Starling
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,729 reviews)
"Quality, staff and value make Maple Tree Inn my go to stay when in the area."
United States
Brad
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Maple Tree Inn
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, (1,016 reviews)
"Nice clean room the staff was very nice too"
United States
Topacio
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
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, (630 reviews)
"Excellent staff and comfy beds "
United States
Alanis
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Restaurant

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,018 reviews)
"This place was exceptional and surprisingly because of the low price. Definitely stay here again"
United States
Mona
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Aloft Cupertino
Poolside bar

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, (1,381 reviews)
"Love the place, the Broma Restaurant is amazing!!"
United States
Chance
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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, (1,553 reviews)
"Great hotel and location "
United States
Sara
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
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, (2,453 reviews)
"Overall stay was good "
United States
Ganesh
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
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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
643 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, al fresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
449 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
319 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
425 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
723 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas 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 Frost Amplitheater or Stanford Stadium.

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

While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center.

2024-01-16 BRICK BUILDING WTH ARCHES AND SQUARE WINDOWS ALONG A TILED WALKWAY WITH A GREEN PARK LIKE SCENE AT THE END OF THE WALKWAY IN PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA

Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

2/10 Terrible
"Staff there were terrible"
Hiu Tung 5-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Palo Alto like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Palo Alto's Downtown Palo Alto neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre as part of your Downtown Palo Alto travel plans.
What's a favourite place 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 centre. Other favourite options in the area include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Palo Alto?
When you want to find places to stay in Palo Alto, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Palo Alto.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Palo Alto, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available 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.