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2971 Cheap Hotels in Downtown Palo Alto - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

The Domain Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

The Domain Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1181)
"Nice property to stay"
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Domain Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1189)
"Great place to stay."
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Creekside Inn
Exterior

Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1555)
"It was a great location, easily walkable to restaurants. Nice deli attached to the place. "
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Creekside Inn
The Cardinal Hotel
Interior

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (326)
"The Cardinal Hotel was everything we wanted!"
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Cardinal Hotel
Hotel Keen
Exterior detail

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (677)
"Great property and location"
The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hotel Keen
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (216)
"Excellent stay!"
The price is AU$418
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
el PRADO
Lobby sitting area

el PRADO

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (593)
"Super friendly staff. Pet friendly. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. "
el PRADO
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Meeting facility

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (419)
"Excellent property and stay "
The price is AU$775
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1160)
"Close to the convention, staff was nice, beds were comfortable, and good breakfast"
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Outdoor pool

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2109)
"nice location "
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Ameswell Hotel
Front of property

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1053)
"Very nice place to stay!"
The price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Ameswell Hotel
Maple Tree Inn
View from property

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2232)
"Breakfast was excellent, friendly atmosphere."
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Maple Tree Inn
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1031)
"I loved everything from the parking, to check in, to the nice room to the location. "
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Hyatt Place San Carlos
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Carlos

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (474)
"Very nice place to stay, the staff was friendly and the location was great for visiting family in the area"
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Hyatt Place San Carlos
Harbor View Inn
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (560)
"Good location. "
The price is AU$302
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Harbor View Inn
The Grand Hotel
View from room

The Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1090)
"Comfortable stay"
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Grand Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Snack bar

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (903)
"Great location. Room was very comfortable and property is in excellent condition. Will definitely stay here again."
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
citizenM Menlo Park
Lobby sitting area

citizenM Menlo Park

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (135)
"nice place to stay in the area"
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
citizenM Menlo Park
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"It really was so beautiful the fireplace and balcony can't beat it. Loved our stay"
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Los Gatos
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
Lobby

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1206)
"Very nice stay!"
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

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

Stanford

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Mountain views and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about East Palo Alto. A stop by San Francisco Bay is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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 Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.

University South

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Art Center.

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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 Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market 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 offers a restaurant and private balconies. 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?

With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options 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! 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 Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market. Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto.