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The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (375)
"Excellent location. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. For being 100 years old the hotel is very clean "
United States
denise
The price is AED 517
AED 598 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2026
The Cardinal Hotel
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (258)
"Great hotel especially if affiliated with Stanford."
United States
Kathleen E
The price is AED 657
AED 868 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Exterior detail
Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (689)
"Great place to visit "
United States
Ernest
The price is AED 454
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Hotel Keen
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (608)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
The price is AED 2,971
AED 3,437 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
el PRADO
Meeting facility
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 AED 1,451
AED 1,678 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (617)
"very clean, very friendly, close to fun areas"
United States
michael
The price is AED 424
AED 532 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Harbor View Inn
Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
23.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1074)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is AED 444
AED 522 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge
View from property
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
15.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2456)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
The price is AED 324
AED 366 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Maple Tree Inn
Lobby lounge
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

2.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (258)
"Room was clean and staff was awesome "
United States
Enrique
The price is AED 466
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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, (421)
"Functional hotel, clean, quiet, nice staff."
United States
My
The price is AED 320
AED 370 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Outdoor pool
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2278)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Dixon
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3.0 star property
27 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1263)
"Very nice hotel "
United States
Reynaldo
The price is AED 465
AED 540 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
29.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Nice rooms, pleasant atmosphere wonderful restaurant onsite! "
United States
Brian
The price is AED 621
AED 807 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Los Gatos
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

3.0 star property
24.9 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1271)
"Clean room, excellent service, friendly staff and great amenities "
United States
Thanh
The price is AED 379
AED 432 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
Meeting facility
Hotel De Anza

Hotel De Anza

4.0 star property
26.5 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1020)
"Awesome stay! Love this hotel!"
United States
Deland
The price is AED 409
AED 475 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel De Anza
Front of property
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, (1005)
"Love staying at this property. Our go to place "
United States
Brian
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
23.2 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1616)
"Friendly staff, and the room was nice and comfortable. The location is very near the airport with great shuttle service. "
United States
Lonna
The price is AED 386
AED 449 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Breakfast served, American cuisine
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, (2720)
"Nice airport hotel…staff was great, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Lynne
The price is AED 343
AED 390 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1476)
"Room was clean nice location friendly staff"
United States
Christopher James
The price is AED 372
AED 429 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont

2.5 star property
12.8 km from Downtown Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (691)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Gregory
The price is AED 283
AED 325 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Francisco Belmont
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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

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I arrived after a 15 hour flight and was greeted by a very professional, courteous, and friendly desk attendant. She was very quick and had me checked and in my room in record time. I would highly recommend the Bay Landing airport hotel."
David 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

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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 1-minute walk from Silicon Valley, and it 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.