What is Downtown North like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Palo Alto's Downtown North neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Stanford Theatre as part of your Downtown North travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown North?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Keen is the highest ranked property in Downtown North. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Stanford University, and it offers free breakfast and free WiFi.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown North area?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown North to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Palo Alto area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown North, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown North.

What can I see and do in this Palo Alto neighbourhood?

Stanford Theatre is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown North. While you're out sightseeing in Palo Alto, make sure that you visit other sights such as Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market or Sunset Headquarters and Gardens.

The Best Hotels in Downtown North, Palo Alto - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown North hotels

1. Hotel Keen

Downtown North

Cynthia

₹14,700 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

2. Menlo Park Inn

2.2 km from Downtown North

Danielle

₹13,423 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

3. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Green Acres, 5.3 km from Downtown North

MARK

₹11,780 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

4. Creekside Inn

Barron Park, 4.1 km from Downtown North

Miriam

₹14,619 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

5. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Ventura, 4.6 km from Downtown North

Allison

₹12,792 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

6. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

8.4 km from Downtown North

G. Aaron

₹19,833 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

11.8 km from Downtown North

Daniel

₹12,791 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

8. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

5 km from Downtown North

Cindy

₹13,446 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

9. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

15.1 km from Downtown North

Hulya

₹13,039 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

10. Dinah's Garden Hotel

6 km from Downtown North

Christopher

₹13,805 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

11. The Ameswell Hotel

9.7 km from Downtown North

fernando

₹17,135 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

12. Hyatt Place San Carlos

11.7 km from Downtown North

Laterryal

₹13,953 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

9.5 km from Downtown North

Cecilia

₹11,089 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

14. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

8.3 km from Downtown North

Juliene

₹10,647 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

16.6 km from Downtown North

Marielle

₹14,377 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

16. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

14.9 km from Downtown North

Riti

₹10,855 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

17. Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

13 km from Downtown North

Irina Eleni

₹12,771 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

18. Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

12 km from Downtown North

Maria

₹13,117 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

19. Aloft by Marriott Mountain View

12.1 km from Downtown North

Robert

₹10,229 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

14.9 km from Downtown North

valerie

₹10,204 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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Where to stay in Downtown North

Find the best Downtown North areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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East Palo Alto

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

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Ventura

Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

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Barron Park

While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

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Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Downtown North Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Silicon Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located along the 101, nice and clean, comfortable bed, hot shower, glass of wine in the bar... what's not to like? There's also a pool and hot tub - recommend."

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel in a convenient location and the staff was very nice. The free breakfast was a little bit of circus with hotel guests swarming the place for a relatively modest breakfast. I liked the area and free parking is nice. My one big complaint...the airport shuttle to and from the hotel seems unreliable - did not pick us up at "arrivals" had to go search for the shuttle at departures which didn't make much sense. And, it just does not run very frequently."

Hotel Aluxor SFO

8/10 Good

"My partner and I booked this hotel after our flight was delayed because we were looking for an affordable place to stay that included an airport shuttle. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and exactly what we needed for the night. The airport shuttle was convenient, but our only issue was its reliability. We were scheduled for a 4:00 a.m. pickup, but the shuttle didn’t arrive until around 4:25 a.m. We still made our flight, but it was stressful and not something I would want to rely on if you have an early morning flight. Overall, it’s a good value for a short stay, but I would leave extra time if you’re counting on the shuttle to catch an early flight."

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Our top choices for Downtown North hotels

1. Hotel Keen

2. Menlo Park Inn

3. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

4. Creekside Inn

5. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

6. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

8. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

9. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

10. Dinah's Garden Hotel

11. The Ameswell Hotel

12. Hyatt Place San Carlos

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

14. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

16. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

17. Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

18. Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

19. Aloft by Marriott Mountain View

20. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Where to stay in Downtown North

Stanford

East Palo Alto

Ventura

Barron Park

Old Palo Alto

Top Downtown North Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Silicon Valley

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