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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, (409 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$4,638
NT$5,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
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, (297 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is NT$6,793
NT$8,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Graduate by Hilton 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
el PRADO

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (711 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is NT$4,221
NT$4,883 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$14,872
NT$17,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

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, (1,954 reviews)
"Best location ever when flying in and out of SFO"
Canada
Hitomi
The price is NT$5,603
NT$7,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
The Westin San Francisco Airport

Element Santa Clara

Element Santa Clara
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (943 reviews)
"Yes everything was fantastic. "
United States
Vianney
The price is NT$4,170
NT$4,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Element Santa Clara

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, (2,238 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is NT$3,806
NT$4,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Aloft San Francisco Airport

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, (4,816 reviews)
"It ls a nice place for quick stay and have amazing breakfast choice!"
United States
Marta
The price is NT$4,837
NT$5,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

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, (1,998 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KOMAL
The price is NT$5,267
NT$5,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (936 reviews)
"Very clean and beautiful accommodations "
United States
Beth
The price is NT$3,669
NT$4,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

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, (2,367 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
29 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,601 reviews)
"The location, clean room and friendly staff would stay here again"
United States
Allyson
The price is NT$3,425
NT$4,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Hotel Aura 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, (1,314 reviews)
"It was great very clean rooms"
United States
Joel
The price is NT$4,765
NT$5,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
28 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,603 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice pool, good location. "
United States
John
The price is NT$4,214
NT$4,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, facilities, friendly staff, great outdoor activities. We will come back definitely!"
United States
John
The price is NT$4,051
NT$4,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
26.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,839 reviews)
"The place was cozy, super clean and coffee was the best ever."
United States
Aurora
The price is NT$3,656
NT$4,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
The Dylan at SFO

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,667 reviews)
"Good for the price. Would stay again. "
United States
Mitchell
The price is NT$3,138
NT$3,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Maple Tree Inn

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,217 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
michael
The price is NT$4,577
NT$5,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
The Ameswell Hotel

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, (561 reviews)
"Love the dog walk around the hotel so convenient!"
United States
Suenia
The price is NT$3,486
NT$4,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
297 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
409 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
711 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.

University South

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

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.

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 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 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?
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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.