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Property	Property class	Guest rating
el PRADO	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 642 reviews	View
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 447 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 317 reviews	View
The Cardinal Hotel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 423 reviews	View
Hotel Keen	3.0 star property	8.0 Very good 722 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Find the best Downtown Palo Alto areas 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.

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A boardwalk at Baylands Nature Preserve. Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA

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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Aerial view of towards Stanford campus and Hoover tower, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley from the Stanford dish hills, California, USA

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 Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center.

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2024-01-16 BRICK BUILDING WTH ARCHES AND SQUARE WINDOWS ALONG A TILED WALKWAY WITH A GREEN PARK LIKE SCENE AT THE END OF THE WALKWAY IN PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA

Old Palo Alto

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

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Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

University South

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

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Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2/10 Terrible

"Outdated. Old. Smells weird. Hidden fees. Just not great at all."

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Excellent location, but the decor was a bit outdated or worn off. The clock in my room was blinking (not reset), and one of two lamps by the bed side was completely unplugged ~ likely used by the previous guest to charge their phone. The lady who was checking me in was behaving in a bid odd manner (asked if I need to use a restroom while waiting for check-in). She volunteered to share an incorrect information with me about certain laws in CA, or at least San Mateo county. However, the information was 100% incorrect. "

Maple Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so friendly upon greeting us! It makes such a difference when you walk in to a hotel and the staff is welcoming! There was spa water and coffee available. The maintenance man helped my daughter set up her computer so she could work on her homework while we sat poolside. Close to restaurants and ice cream. "

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great hotel, close to a lot of different places to visit. Front desk staff was super helpful, plenty of parking, the only negative is that they didn’t clean our room. We were there from Friday - Monday and they didn’t come clean."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Palo Alto like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Palo Alto's Downtown Palo Alto neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre as part of your Downtown Palo Alto travel plans.

What's a favourite place 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 centre. Other favourite options in the area include Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Palo Alto?

When you want to find places to stay in Palo Alto, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Palo Alto.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Downtown Palo Alto.

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.

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Our top choices for Downtown Palo Alto hotels

The Cardinal Hotel

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Hotel Keen

el PRADO

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Element Santa Clara

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Aloft Santa Clara

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hotel Aura SFO

The Dylan at SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Stanford

East Palo Alto

Barron Park

Old Palo Alto

University South

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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