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1. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,468 reviews)
"This place has been super clean and close to resturants."
United States
Christopher
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Terrace/patio

2. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Charleston Meadows
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place with a restaurant, bar and a real breakfast in the morning."
United States
John
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
Property grounds

3. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,894 reviews)
"Good hotel."
United States
Laryssa
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Creekside Inn
Front of property

4. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
Mountain View
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,456 reviews)
"Great stay and close to NASA"
United States
John Ewell
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Ameswell Hotel
Exterior

5. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff. Simple accommodations. A blast from the past motor inn."
United States
Joseph
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Palo Alto Inn
Terrace/patio

6. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, nicely appointed room, really comfortable bed, very helpful staff."
United States
Allison
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Sports facility

7. Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View
4.0 star property
Mountain View
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (824 reviews)
"Clean place. Nice reception staff ."
United States
Ali
The price is £169
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Lobby

8. citizenM Menlo Park

citizenM Menlo Park
4.0 star property
Menlo Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (247 reviews)
"so awesome. perfect for two people, def not for families it’s pretty small"
United States
Ginna
The price is £136
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
citizenM Menlo Park
View from room

9. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Property entrance

10. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Menlo Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
CHAD
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Menlo Park Inn
Exterior

11. Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"It was a nice little place to stay. On a cheaper side, but still ok"
United States
Kelli
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
View from property

12. AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Charleston Gardens
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (295 reviews)
"great staff, convienent locations"
United States
kenneth
The price is £155
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
Exterior

13. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Location and pool area added a resort feel. The restaurant was good too."
United States
Julie
The price is £215
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Poolside bar

14. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Mountain View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,442 reviews)
"Very friendly staff & clean rooms.beautiful property."
United States
Vanessa
The price is £152
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Exterior

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
Jackson Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Easy access to highways and shoreline amphitheater. Would stay here again!"
United States
Stacie
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Breakfast and dinner served

16. Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
3.5 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"It's a peaceful place to stay...and the staff is friendly and responsive."
United States
Hilary
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Exterior

17. Best Western Plus Riviera

Best Western Plus Riviera
2.5 star property
Menlo Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (757 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, helpful & friendly staff."
United States
Eduardo
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Best Western Plus Riviera
Front of property

18. Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
Mountain View
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,241 reviews)
"Happy with our stay"
United States
Maria
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Executive lounge

19. Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"Great stay, clean and convenient location."
United States
Christopher
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
Restaurant

20. Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection

Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection
4.5 star property
Menlo Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (607 reviews)
"Great experience, my parents loved their stay."
United States
Yiqiao
The price is £193
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection
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Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

8/10 Good
"Very nice little breakfast. Well maintained"
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Comfort Inn Palo Alto

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Palo Alto Hostels information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
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Highest Price
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Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Palo Alto?
By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for fun things to do during your stay. You can check out the art galleries and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
What are the best hostels in Palo Alto?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Palo Alto accommodations, which have positive reviews from our guests: Dinah's Garden Hotel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel. Creekside Inn - Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley. You can take advantage of free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Palo Alto?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 460 mm.
What is there to see and do in Palo Alto?
Generally, Palo Alto is known for its university setting, sports and restaurants. Major attractions include Levi's Stadium, SAP Center at San Jose and San Francisco Bay. Get out into nature with places such as Silicon Valley, Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center and Baylands Nature Preserve. Cultural attractions include Cantor Arts Center, Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art and Bing Concert Hall.
What's the best way to get to and around Palo Alto while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Palo Alto on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is San Carlos, CA (SQL), located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from the city centre. An alternative is San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. Train stations including California Ave Station and Palo Alto Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.

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