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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, (410 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$5,720
NT$6,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
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, (302 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is NT$6,715
NT$8,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (713 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is NT$3,959
NT$4,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Hotel Keen

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$14,438
NT$16,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

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
The price is NT$10,199
NT$11,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
el PRADO

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, (1,496 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, Starbucks onsite, and great breakfast choices."
United States
Fritz Lou
The price is NT$3,450
NT$3,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean and the pool is amazing "
United States
Omphemetse
The price is NT$3,329
NT$3,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Aloft Cupertino

Element Santa Clara

Element Santa Clara
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (944 reviews)
"Yes everything was fantastic. "
United States
Vianney
The price is NT$3,904
NT$4,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Element Santa Clara

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, (2,374 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The price is NT$3,065
NT$3,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Carlyle Hotel

Carlyle Hotel
3.0 star property
27.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Very convenient- welcoming staff - good price! "
United States
Michael C.
The price is NT$3,307
NT$3,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Carlyle Hotel

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, (1,117 reviews)
"Clean room easy parking Good location "
United States
Habib
The price is NT$2,337
NT$2,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Good Nite Inn Fremont

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Staff friendly. "
United States
Janine
The price is NT$4,862
NT$5,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (662 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good location, clean facilities."
United States
Ran
The price is NT$5,145
NT$6,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Harbor View Inn

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
25.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean rooms, all the conveniences needed to make the stay great! "
United States
Justina
The price is NT$3,157
NT$3,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
29.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,871 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice for the price"
United States
Daniel
The price is NT$3,422
NT$4,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Hotel Aluxor SFO

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, (1,321 reviews)
"It was great very clean rooms"
United States
Joel
The price is NT$4,770
NT$5,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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, (2,256 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is NT$4,450
NT$5,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Aloft 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, (2,942 reviews)
"Convenient location close to the airport. The hotel was nice and excellent staff."
United States
Shawna
The price is NT$3,505
NT$3,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

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, (568 reviews)
"Great accommodations and service!!!"
United States
Karina
The price is NT$3,489
NT$4,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,227 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
michael
The price is NT$4,581
NT$5,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
The Ameswell Hotel
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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
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
302 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
410 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
713 reviews
View

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.

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.

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 Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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 Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.
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?
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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.