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Recommended hotels in Palo Alto

Terrace/patio

1. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Charleston Meadows
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and was really helpful with everything I need, the room was clean."
United States
Linda
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
Terrace/patio

2. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, nicely appointed room, really comfortable bed, very helpful staff."
United States
Allison
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

3. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,439 reviews)
"Enjoyable breakfast … enjoyed my stay."
United States
MARK
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Property grounds

4. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,865 reviews)
"Beautiful place"
United States
Miriam
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Creekside Inn
Lobby

5. citizenM Menlo Park

citizenM Menlo Park
4.0 star property
Menlo Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 reviews)
"Had a great experience at this futuristic hotel. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Rooms on the smaller size so ideal for 1 to 2 people max."
United States
Ghada
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
citizenM Menlo Park
Exterior

6. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Very close to Stanford and walking distance to restaurants."
United States
Shane
The price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Interior

7. The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
University South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (474 reviews)
"This hotel is awesome! So much charm, everyone was so kind and helpful and the breakfast was fantastic!"
United States
John
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
The Cardinal Hotel
Front of property

8. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
Mountain View
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,403 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
fernando
The price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
The Ameswell Hotel
View from room

9. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel!"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

10. Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3.5 star property
Charleston Gardens
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (267 reviews)
"10/10 highly recommend this property is fantastic and so is the staff!"
United States
Leilani
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Exterior

11. Best Western Plus Riviera

Best Western Plus Riviera
2.5 star property
Menlo Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (744 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, helpful & friendly staff."
United States
Eduardo
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Best Western Plus Riviera
Property entrance

12. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Menlo Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Very clean, very nice inn. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Danielle
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Menlo Park Inn
Exterior

13. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean and staff were very friendly. Parking is free too."
United States
kathy
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Palo Alto Inn
Breakfast and dinner served

14. Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
3.5 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice environment and clean hotel"
Canada
SHIRONG
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Exterior

15. Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"it was convenient and the room was nice micro fridge coffee"
United States
Wendy
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
Exterior

16. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
University South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (361 reviews)
"Favorite spot we stayed on our roadtrip. Comfortable. Great location. Style and decor perfect. Staff helpful and friendly. Totally staying there again if ever in the area."
United States
Jeffery
The price is AU$376
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Poolside bar

17. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Mountain View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,410 reviews)
"The staff was amazing. The rooms were very clean and the amenities were as advertised."
United States
G. Aaron
The price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Front of property

18. Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (750 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Cynthia
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hotel Keen
Meeting facility

19. Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos
3.0 star property
North Los Altos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (976 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
David
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos
Restaurant

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
Jackson Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Rooms were very nice and spacious. Breakfast was good. Everything was clean and i like that the parking lot has an elevator that can take you to your room floor!"
United States
Cecilia
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

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The Cardinal Hotel

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Palo Alto Hostels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
AU$147
Highest Price
AU$376

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Palo Alto?
By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for fun things to do during your stay. You can check out the art galleries and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
What are the best hostels in Palo Alto?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Palo Alto accommodations, which have positive reviews from our guests: Dinah's Garden Hotel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel. Creekside Inn - Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Palo Alto?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 460 mm.
What is there to see and do in Palo Alto?
Generally, Palo Alto is known for its university setting, sports and restaurants. Major attractions include Levi's Stadium, California's Great America and Winchester Mystery House. Get out into nature with places such as San Francisco Bay, Silicon Valley and Baylands Nature Preserve. Cultural attractions include Bing Concert Hall, Cantor Arts Center and Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art.
What's the best way to get to and around Palo Alto while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Palo Alto on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is San Carlos, CA (SQL), located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from the city centre. An alternative is San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. Train stations including California Ave Station and Palo Alto Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.

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