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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
el PRADO	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 635 reviews	View
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 443 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 303 reviews	View
The Cardinal Hotel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 411 reviews	View
Hotel Keen	3.0 star property	8.0 Very Good 714 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.

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A boardwalk at Baylands Nature Preserve. Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA

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.

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Aerial view of towards Stanford campus and Hoover tower, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley from the Stanford dish hills, California, USA

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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Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

University South

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

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2024-01-16 BRICK BUILDING WTH ARCHES AND SQUARE WINDOWS ALONG A TILED WALKWAY WITH A GREEN PARK LIKE SCENE AT THE END OF THE WALKWAY IN PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA

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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Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Dinah's Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The pool is amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed it and the restaurant!! The room which was upgraded was beautiful, spacious and clean! We stay here a couple of times a year and it’s my favorite!! Great, quiet location!"

Creekside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room with comfy bed and pillows. The grounds are beautiful with lush greenery and flowers, and lots of little places to walk or sit. The breakfast in the lobby each morning was very good, with excellent coffee served. I really enjoyed the purified water dispenser to fill my bottle, and the EV chargers are a real bonus too. The little Market on site makes delicious sandwiches. The hotel staff were all very kind and attentive. It was a fabulous stay. "

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.

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The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel Keen

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

el PRADO

Aloft Cupertino

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Element Santa Clara

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

The Ameswell Hotel

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Westin San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Jose Cupertino

Creekside Inn

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Harbor View Inn

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Stanford

East Palo Alto

Barron Park

University South

Old Palo Alto

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Dinah's Garden Hotel

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