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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (404 reviews)
"A hotel with a great personality in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Great location and quaint atmosphere. Had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back. "
United States
Kasey
The price is NT$4,628
NT$5,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
The Cardinal Hotel

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is NT$6,779
NT$8,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (709 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is NT$4,212
NT$4,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Hotel Keen

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful, and great staff. Tons of nice places within walking distance. "
United States
liz marie
el PRADO

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is NT$13,649
NT$15,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

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, (4,818 reviews)
"It ls a nice place for quick stay and have amazing breakfast choice!"
United States
Marta
The price is NT$4,828
NT$5,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,237 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is NT$3,624
NT$4,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Aloft San Francisco Airport

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, (1,959 reviews)
"Nice reception quick and efficient! Great breakfast and good restaurant. Starbucks is a plus. "
United States
Lucila
The price is NT$3,178
NT$4,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
The Westin San Francisco Airport

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, (2,908 reviews)
"Very friendly helpful staff, comfortable clean rooms and a pretty tasty onsite restaurant "
United States
Karl
The price is NT$3,307
NT$3,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,588 reviews)
"Great room and accommodation. Friendly staff. "
United States
Richard
The price is NT$3,419
NT$4,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Hotel Aura SFO

Element Santa Clara

Element Santa Clara
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (941 reviews)
"Yes everything was fantastic. "
United States
Vianney
The price is NT$3,900
NT$4,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Element Santa Clara

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,489 reviews)
"Great airport shuttle service. Friendly staff, very good food in the hotel restaurant and excellent service!"
United States
Kenny
The price is NT$3,180
NT$3,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Good Nite Inn Fremont

Good Nite Inn Fremont
2.0 star property
19.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,075 reviews)
"Great value for 3-day weekend stay, but I wish they provide new fluffy pillows to rest your head for a better night sleep"
United States
Manuel
The price is NT$2,330
NT$2,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Good Nite Inn Fremont

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
27.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (3,083 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Bikash Kumar
The price is NT$4,118
NT$4,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,691 reviews)
"Always great staying here while traveling for work, the receptionists and housekeepers are all great! "
United States
Mourine
The price is NT$2,713
NT$3,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
29.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,837 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a great location."
United States
Arloene
Hotel Aluxor SFO

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, (1,985 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KOMAL
The price is NT$4,400
NT$5,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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, (2,355 reviews)
"Thr hotel was exceptionally clean as well as the linen and bathroom. The staff were very friendly and i appreciated thr free ahuttle service to the Oakland airport. Thr price was very affordable for an overnight stay. "
United States
Eugina
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
2.0 star property
13 km from Downtown Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,446 reviews)
"Place was clean, affordable and we felt safe staying there."
United States
Mark
The price is NT$2,153
NT$2,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

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, (550 reviews)
"Clean rooms near the airport, friendly staff at check in and a good continental breakfast for the morning."
United States
Angela
The price is NT$2,794
NT$3,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
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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
635 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, alfresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
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Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
293 reviews
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Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
404 reviews
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Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
709 reviews
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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

Situated near the Baylands Nature Preserve, East Palo Alto offers access to a scenic marshland trail and is close to the Ravenswood 101 shopping center. Convenient transportation options include U.S. Route 101 and SamTrans.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

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.

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.

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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 Graduate by Hilton 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Palo Alto?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Palo Alto, click here.
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.