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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

Interior
The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (378)
"A fantastic hotel, and a great location."
United States
Michael
The price is ₩214,061
₩247,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
The Cardinal Hotel
Outdoor wedding area
el PRADO

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (609)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, alfresco dining
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 ₩583,131
₩674,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
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, (261)
"Great hotel especially if affiliated with Stanford."
United States
Kathleen E
The price is ₩254,215
₩337,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Front of property
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (690)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is ₩182,572
₩210,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Hotel Keen
Terrace/patio
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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Clean rooms, courteous staff"
United States
Nisha
The price is ₩162,454
₩187,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Property grounds
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, (1637)
"Excellent beautiful and clean and safe wonderful location. "
United States
Debra
The price is ₩125,484
₩170,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Creekside Inn
Restaurant
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, (958)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Douglas R.
The price is ₩144,055
₩158,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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, (1137)
"Love our stay!"
United States
Lisa
The price is ₩190,130
₩212,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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, (1291)
"Room was great, plenty of room & the breakfast was very good & tasty"
United States
ALFRED
The price is ₩124,893
₩144,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Breakfast and dinner served
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, (1004)
"Clean room Great check in staff. "
United States
Nicole
The price is ₩168,266
₩188,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
Poolside bar
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, (1193)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is ₩203,284
₩224,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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, (975)
"Great stay! Thanks!"
United States
Michael
The price is ₩94,667
₩109,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
The Palo Alto Inn
View from room
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 ₩199,192
₩230,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | 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, (622)
"very clean, very friendly, close to fun areas"
United States
michael
The price is ₩161,874
₩203,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Harbor View Inn
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, (1003)
"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 ₩148,455
₩163,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Comfort Inn Castro Valley
Balcony
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, (2295)
"Clean, cozy, great staff!"
United States
Stacie
The price is ₩154,656
₩176,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Terrace/patio
Hotel Lucent

Hotel Lucent

Hotel Lucent
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (827)
"Nice place! Will stay again. "
United States
Maggie
The price is ₩186,971
₩213,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Hotel Lucent
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, (1353)
"staff was great, nice room"
United States
vicki
The price is ₩138,017
₩154,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Lobby
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, (628)
"Good hotel"
United States
Mireya
The price is ₩171,248
₩188,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont
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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

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, well maintained, nice towels & linens. Staff superb! "
Ellen 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Grand Hyatt at SFO

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 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?
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.