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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (400 reviews)
"Everything was great! Definitely recommend if you will be in the area"
United States
Paul
The price is ₩218,875
₩253,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
The Cardinal Hotel

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (632 reviews)
"Clean, beautiful, and great staff. Tons of nice places within walking distance. "
United States
liz marie
el PRADO

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (441 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is ₩626,387
₩724,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Nobu Hotel 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, (288 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is ₩310,602
₩402,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (704 reviews)
"The staff at Hotel Keen is exceptional. Fulfilled all of my requests during my stay."
United States
Christopher
The price is ₩213,936
₩247,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Hotel Keen

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, and safe. "
United States
Emilia
The price is ₩141,261
₩163,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,702 reviews)
"Great stay!!"
United States
William
The price is ₩140,512
₩187,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Creekside Inn

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast was fantastic!"
United States
Catherine
The price is ₩145,955
₩160,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Comfort Inn Castro Valley

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, (997 reviews)
"Very nice stay "
United States
Marsela
The price is ₩152,320
₩167,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,199 reviews)
"The room was wonderful, clean and well organized."
United States
Jose
The price is ₩197,117
₩220,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
The Ameswell Hotel

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, (1,327 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Anaisa
The price is ₩180,140
₩208,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

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, (2,326 reviews)
"staff was amazing hotel could use a renovation but was still perfect for what we needed"
United States
ethan
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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, (1,297 reviews)
"Amazing hotel!!!"
United States
Jayme
The price is ₩205,972
₩226,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable room at a good price."
United States
John
The price is ₩133,745
₩154,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
The Palo Alto Inn

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, (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and the location is perfect for us. "
United States
Jonetta
The price is ₩243,571
₩281,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Dinah's Garden Hotel

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, (1,328 reviews)
"staff was great, nice room"
United States
vicki
The price is ₩152,061
₩170,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

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, (666 reviews)
"What a great stay. Large room, very clean. Staff was great. "
United States
Patricia
The price is ₩169,916
₩187,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Jose Fremont

Hotel Aria

Hotel Aria
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (460 reviews)
"Very clean room and well equipped. The staff were great and responsive to what I needed during our stay"
United States
Ronald
Hotel Aria

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
3.0 star property
11.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Small hotel but very clean and pleasant "
United States
simon
The price is ₩140,758
₩155,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt

Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the stay. It was clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Vilma
Menlo Park Inn
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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
632 reviews
View
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
400 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, alfresco dining
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
441 reviews
View
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
288 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
704 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.

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.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

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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 Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market 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 Graduate by Hilton 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 Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market. Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto.