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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (413 reviews)
"A hotel with a great personality in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Great location and quaint atmosphere. Had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back. "
United States
Kasey
The price is ₩241,207
₩279,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (718 reviews)
"Great location, always a good stay!"
United States
Christine
The price is ₩231,401
₩267,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Hotel Keen

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (308 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is ₩361,667
₩462,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (445 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is ₩685,926
₩793,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (636 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, perfect location, friendly staff, lovely coffee service. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ₩470,855
₩544,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
el PRADO

Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino

Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino
3.0 star property
18 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good comfortable basic hotel, conveniently located."
Canada
Andrew
The price is ₩168,133
₩188,309 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean and the pool is amazing "
United States
Omphemetse
The price is ₩160,787
₩180,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Aloft Cupertino

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
22.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,935 reviews)
"Convenient location close to the airport. The hotel was nice and excellent staff."
United States
Shawna
The price is ₩202,851
₩230,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,234 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
michael
The price is ₩199,995
₩223,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
The Ameswell Hotel

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
26.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,847 reviews)
"The place was cozy, super clean and coffee was the best ever."
United States
Aurora
The price is ₩158,021
₩188,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
The Dylan at SFO

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,687 reviews)
"Good for the price. Would stay again. "
United States
Mitchell
The price is ₩149,682
₩168,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Maple Tree Inn

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Staff friendly. "
United States
Janine
The price is ₩224,438
₩262,737 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 3.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,746 reviews)
"I had a great stay!"
United States
Steve
The price is ₩116,165
₩160,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Creekside Inn

Element Santa Clara

Element Santa Clara
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (959 reviews)
"Yes everything was fantastic. "
United States
Vianney
The price is ₩205,071
₩241,358 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Element Santa Clara

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
25.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,909 reviews)
"Great Spot!"
United States
Tuyen
The price is ₩187,634
₩259,124 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
2.5 star property
17.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Easy check in, convenient location, comfy beds. "
United States
Morgan
The price is ₩144,561
₩166,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
The Catrina Hotel

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,254 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is ₩205,692
₩236,433 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
21 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (594 reviews)
"Great accommodations and service!!!"
United States
Karina
The price is ₩162,009
₩186,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
12.4 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything.\nWas wonderful"
United States
Carmen
The price is ₩112,465
₩195,167 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,514 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, Starbucks onsite, and great breakfast choices."
United States
Fritz Lou
The price is ₩184,457
₩209,717 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
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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 San Andreas Fault Trail.

University South

While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

Old Palo Alto

Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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 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 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 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.