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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, (379)
"A fantastic hotel, and a great location."
United States
Michael
The price is NT$4,275
NT$4,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
The Cardinal Hotel

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is NT$12,416
NT$14,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (265)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is NT$6,131
NT$8,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - 2026/1/3
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (615)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (693)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is NT$4,248
NT$4,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - 2026/1/17
Hotel Keen

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, (1213)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is NT$4,684
NT$5,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - 2026/1/2
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
3.0 star property
24.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1298)
"Great breakfast and room"
United States
Geonha
The price is NT$3,093
NT$3,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1149)
"Amazing hotel "
United States
Brynne L
The price is NT$4,048
NT$4,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
The Ameswell Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
3.0 star property
12.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (810)
"My friends was loved the hotel, very clean and was nice. "
United States
Lisa
The price is NT$2,798
NT$3,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1440)
"Nice stay"
United States
soo young
The price is NT$3,426
NT$3,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
The Domain Hotel

Aloft Santa Clara

Aloft Santa Clara
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1011)
"Nice hotel and night"
United States
Juan
The price is NT$3,447
NT$3,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - 2026/1/10
Aloft Santa Clara

Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (974)
"Nice location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Steve
The price is NT$4,024
NT$4,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (278)
"Free breakfast was great. Staff were friendly."
United States
Arlisha
The price is NT$3,992
NT$4,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (979)
"Very nice accommodations."
United States
Linda
The price is NT$2,810
NT$3,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - 2026/1/10
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn
2.0 star property
23 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Clean, comfortable room & friendly check in experience at a good price."
United States
Stephen
Sterling Inn

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4.0 star property
22.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1665)
"This is our go to hotel when we visit our family in Milpitas. Staff are amazing and we love the restaurant in the hotel."
United States
Rose
The price is NT$3,238
NT$3,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
23.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1091)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is NT$3,692
NT$4,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - 2026/1/13
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hyatt House San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great location, amazingly comfortable bed, very clean, great staff "
United States
Rene
The price is NT$4,055
NT$4,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hyatt House San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Clean room great location friendly staff. "
United States
Gisela
The price is NT$3,292
NT$3,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - 2026/1/9
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport

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, (1868)
"Great room, friendly, great breakfast"
United States
Lisa
The price is NT$4,098
NT$4,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - 2026/1/24
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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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.

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 Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.

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.

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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 offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other favorite options in the area include Nobu Hotel 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.