10 Best Motels in Palo Alto: Find Cheap Motels in Palo Alto, CA 2026

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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto : Stay within a 5-minute drive of Stanford University and Silicon Valley. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. The Palo Alto Inn : Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Stanford University and Silicon Valley.

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Our top choices for Palo Alto motels

A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

1. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Green Acres

Klaus

￥16,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.

2. The Palo Alto Inn

Palo Alto Orchards

Rafael

￥14,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A building with a glass slipper sign, a stone facade, and a peaked roof.

3. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Ventura

Hunter

￥15,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a small window.

4. Hotel Parmani

Palo Alto

Cristyn

￥16,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A parking area with a tree in bloom, a yellow car, and a building in the background.

5. Oak Motel Palo Alto

Palo Alto

violet

￥15,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

6. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

North Whisman

Athindran

￥14,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

7. Redwood Creek Inn

Roosevelt

Cassidy

￥19,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A well-lit room with a large window, a framed certificate on the wall, a seating area with a patterned chair, and a small table with magazines.

8. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto

Palo Alto Orchards

Holly

￥18,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A room with a white table and two black chairs, a coffee station with branded cups, a television on the wall, and a sign reading "YOUR MORNING CHARGE UP FOR NO CHARGE."

9. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Sunnyvale

TOMONARI

￥13,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a microwave, a bed, and a window with blinds.

10. Travel Inn

Sunnyvale

Stacy

￥13,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

11. Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

Donald

￥13,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

12. Palo Alto Lodge

Ventura

Frank

￥93,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a mirror.

13. Budget Inn Redwood City

Redwood Oaks

Leoni

￥17,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wall-mounted picture, and a door.

14. Sequoia Inn

Oak Knoll - Redwood Park

Ruth

￥13,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A room with a wooden dresser, a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

15. Capri Motel

Redwood Oaks

Carlos

￥20,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a wall-mounted information board.

16. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

Sunnyvale

Steve

￥14,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A red door with a white frame, surrounded by dense green ivy.

17. LiA Hotel

San Carlos

Joy

￥15,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a building with a white facade.

18. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

Belmont

Stephanie

￥15,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a bedside table, and a radiator.

19. WAFER 450 Hotel

Santa Clara

Tanvir

￥16,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A two-story building with a beige exterior and a sign that reads "Wittle Inn Established 1938".

20. Wittle Inn

Heritage District

Ann

￥22,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Silicon Valley's heart offers visitors the chance to tour Stanford's iconic campus and stroll University Avenue's tech-inspired shops. Bike the flat, tree-lined neighborhoods where garage startups became tech giants, then hike the rolling hills of Foothills Park when you need a break.

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A university campus with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Top reviews in Palo Alto

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a painting on the wall, and a potted plant.

Convention Center Inn and Suites

Downtown San Jose

10/10 Excellent

My first time here I am very pleased with this convenient access to SJSU for my classes and events. Though there was cheaper motels much further away I was very happy to be able to park and the kind staff even allowed me to park earlier and stay later than my Stay at the in the room the saving me hassle of having to re-park on campus The room was very clean, quite safe though there was no coffee tea set up inside the room, but the next-door has “Academic” coffee house. And many restaurants...

Margaret

A covered outdoor corridor with wooden ceiling, concrete pillars, and large windows.

Sterling Inn

Santa Clara

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

A beach with rocky terrain and a clear view of the ocean.

Sea Breeze Motel

Rockaway Beach

10/10 Excellent

Estela

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Silicon Valley Inn

Belmont

10/10 Excellent

GINA

A room with a sliding door, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small seating area with a chair.

Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport

San Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

A hotel room with two beds, each with a green and white bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Regency Inn SFO Airport

San Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Brian

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a well-maintained lawn, a clear pathway, and a sign indicating it is a Best Value Inn.

Americas Best Value Inn San Jose Convention Center

Alma

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Ventura

10/10 Excellent

John

Redwood Creek Inn

Roosevelt

10/10 Excellent

Joseph I

A parking lot with a white pickup truck, a building with a solar panel, and a clear sky with clouds.

Deluxe Inn

Cherryland

10/10 Excellent

This is a traditional, no-frills motel: you get a parking spot, a bed, a bathroom, TV, and not much else. It was exactly what I expected and wanted! The room was clean and spacious, the bed was large and comfortable, the bathroom had a bath/shower combo with fresh towels and a bar of soap. I was able to park so close to the room that unloading and reloading was a breeze. For sleeping, the room was dark and quiet, and I awoke refreshed. They also provided wifi and a desk if one wanted to...

Michelle

Frequently Asked Questions

How many motels will I find in Palo Alto?

Expedia has 8 low-cost motels in Palo Alto.

What can I expect from a motel trip to Palo Alto?

Because you'll save on your room, you can make the most of what Palo Alto has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include San Francisco Bay in Palo Alto, as well as Levi's Stadium and SAP Center at San Jose in the area.

What are motels like?

Motel properties often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

What are the best motels in Palo Alto?

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Stanford University and Silicon Valley. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. The Palo Alto Inn: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Stanford University and Silicon Valley.

What things can I to do in Palo Alto?

As you're exploring the area, check out the college campus and enjoy the picturesque gardens. Visitors to Palo Alto speak highly of its shops and restaurants. Favorite places in and around Palo Alto include San Francisco Bay, Levi's Stadium, and SAP Center at San Jose. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Silicon Valley, Rodin Sculpture Garden, and Baylands Nature Preserve. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and The EcoCenter.

What's the seasonal weather like in Palo Alto?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Palo Alto to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 18 inches.

What are my options for getting around Palo Alto when staying in a motel?

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Palo Alto to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at California Ave Station or Palo Alto Station.

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Our top choices for Palo Alto motels

1. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2. The Palo Alto Inn

3. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

4. Hotel Parmani

5. Oak Motel Palo Alto

6. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

7. Redwood Creek Inn

8. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto

9. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

10. Travel Inn

11. Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

12. Palo Alto Lodge

13. Budget Inn Redwood City

14. Sequoia Inn

15. Capri Motel

16. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

17. LiA Hotel

18. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

19. WAFER 450 Hotel

20. Wittle Inn

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Top reviews in Palo Alto

Convention Center Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

How many motels will I find in Palo Alto?

What can I expect from a motel trip to Palo Alto?

What are motels like?

What are the best motels in Palo Alto?

What things can I to do in Palo Alto?

What's the seasonal weather like in Palo Alto?

What are my options for getting around Palo Alto when staying in a motel?

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