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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Cardinal Hotel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 426 reviews	View
el PRADO	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 645 reviews	View
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 450 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 320 reviews	View
Hotel Keen	3.0 star property	8.0 Very good 724 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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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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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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Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good

"The only thing that I didn’t like is the hot water was just lukewarm when I took the shower even after letting the water run for a while."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

6/10 Okay

"it would be nice if on the weekends that the breakfast buffet would be at 6a or 630a just like the weekedays. that was the only reason why i choose the hotel only to find out it was later. and i didn’t get to have breakfast and i had to go my training hungry. oh, and the hot tub was not in service. other than that it was all good."

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

6/10 Okay

"The hotel shuttle service was very helpful getting to and from the airport. However, the room although fairly clean leaves a lot to be desired. The spreads on both beds were covered with snags and should be discarded. The mini fridge was not leveled and fell out of its place every time it was opened. Breakfast was very good with several options. At check in, it would have been helpful for the staff to provide information on area businesses and the BART. I may stay again if the items noted are corrected as they are easy fixes that housekeeping management should have been aware of. "

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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The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel Keen

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

el PRADO

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

The Westin San Francisco Airport

Hotel Aura SFO

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Aloft by Marriott Santa Clara

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hotel Skye SFO

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Where to stay in Downtown Palo Alto

Stanford

East Palo Alto

Barron Park

University South

Old Palo Alto

Top Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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