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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

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The Cardinal Hotel

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 ￥16,769
￥19,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
The Cardinal Hotel
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

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
The price is ￥41,981
￥48,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
el PRADO
Meeting facility
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

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 ￥61,845
￥71,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton 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 ￥30,393
￥39,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

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 ￥19,363
￥22,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hotel Keen
Fountain
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura, 4.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Breakfast was great!!"
United States
Sheila
The price is ￥15,359
￥17,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1646)
"A lovely spot in Palo Alto - good value and location. Will stay there again!"
United States
Martha
The price is ￥13,308
￥18,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Creekside Inn
Snack bar
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (967)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Douglas R.
The price is ￥15,278
￥16,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Front of property
The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1146)
"Amazing hotel "
United States
Brynne L
The price is ￥20,164
￥22,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
The Ameswell Hotel
Exterior
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres, 4.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1293)
"Always a great stay at the Zen! "
United States
Magina
The price is ￥13,246
￥15,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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 ￥22,969
￥25,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Outdoor pool
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton

Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton

Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean room Great check in staff. "
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥17,846
￥20,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
Outdoor banquet area
The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (983)
"room was nice and clean front desk person was super nice. "
United States
susan
The price is ￥10,146
￥11,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
The Palo Alto Inn
Outdoor pool
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2302)
"Clean, cozy, great staff!"
United States
Stacie
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (626)
"very clean, very friendly, close to fun areas"
United States
michael
The price is ￥18,499
￥23,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Harbor View Inn
Front of property
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Every thing and all of the staff were just perfect. Love th w holidaydecorations!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥21,160
￥24,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Dinah's Garden Hotel
View from property
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont
2.5 star property
19.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (635)
"Good hotel"
United States
Mireya
The price is ￥18,162
￥20,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont
Front of property
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
11 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1348)
"staff was great, nice room"
United States
vicki
The price is ￥13,307
￥14,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Lobby
Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Comfort Inn Castro Valley
2.5 star property
28.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Staff was great, room was clean, breakfast was great and parking accommodations were easy! Would 10/10 stay there again!"
United States
Michaela
The price is ￥15,677
￥17,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Comfort Inn Castro Valley
Exterior
Hotel Vue

Hotel Vue

Hotel Vue
3.0 star property
10.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Parking was easy and lots of restaurants around. Also located in a safe area"
United States
Norma
The price is ￥11,711
￥12,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Vue
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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.

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was exceptional!!!!!"
Tony 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sonesta Silicon Valley

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.