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

₩148,858 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

₩119,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

3. Hotel Parmani

Palo Alto

Cristyn

₩140,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hallway with a wooden floor, a white door, and a mirror on the wall.

4. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Ventura

Hunter

₩131,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A building with a parking lot and a sidewalk.

5. Oak Motel Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Alma

₩132,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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.

6. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto

Palo Alto Orchards

Holly

₩152,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A patio area with outdoor seating and blue umbrellas.

7. Redwood Creek Inn

Roosevelt

Marjorie

₩165,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a window with blinds.

8. Travel Inn

Sunnyvale

Stacy

₩111,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a moon in the sky.

9. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

North Whisman

Athindran

₩130,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Sunnyvale

Tomasso

₩113,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and artwork on the walls.

11. Budget Inn Redwood City

Redwood Oaks

Leoni

₩158,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

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

12. Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

Vladimir

₩115,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A television set on a wooden cabinet with a microwave on top.

13. Capri Motel

Redwood Oaks

Carlos

₩174,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door.

14. Sequoia Inn

Oak Knoll - Redwood Park

Ruth

₩160,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, a TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

Sunnyvale

Steve

₩128,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.

16. LiA Hotel

San Carlos

Sandra

₩123,432 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.

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

Belmont

Marcos

₩131,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A hotel sign with the name "WAFER 450 HOTEL" and a parking lot with several cars.

18. WAFER 450 Hotel

Santa Clara

Tanvir

₩150,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern two-story house with a black front door, white-framed windows, and a red front porch.

19. Wittle Inn

Heritage District

Ann

₩181,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

20. Granada Hotel Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Marcos

₩136,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Learn more about Palo Alto

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

The Palo Alto Inn

Palo Alto Orchards

10/10 Excellent

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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Green Acres

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Ventura

10/10 Excellent

John

Redwood Creek Inn

Roosevelt

10/10 Excellent

Joseph I

Hotel Parmani

Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent

Over the past several years, I have stayed at this location under three different owners and hotel names. It's funny because I never realized it until I booked the hotel and actually show up. Hotel Parmani was clean, and the staff was polite and efficient. I did not have any problems during my stay and the rent was incredibly cheap for being in Palo alto. Normally you can't get these prices unless you go all the way across the Bell and stay at a grimy motel 6.

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Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto

Palo Alto Orchards

10/10 Excellent

Donnell

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Sunnyvale

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

Sunnyvale

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

North Whisman

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

A multi-story building with balconies, a staircase, and potted plants.

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 hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of a bathroom through an open door.

Sterling Inn

Santa Clara

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

Sea Breeze Motel

Rockaway Beach

10/10 Excellent

Estela

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. Hotel Parmani

4. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

5. Oak Motel Palo Alto

6. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto

7. Redwood Creek Inn

8. Travel Inn

9. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

10. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

11. Budget Inn Redwood City

12. Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

13. Capri Motel

14. Sequoia Inn

15. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

16. LiA Hotel

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

18. WAFER 450 Hotel

19. Wittle Inn

20. Granada Hotel Santa Clara

Learn more about Palo Alto

Top reviews in Palo Alto

The Palo Alto Inn

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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