Hotels in Palo Alto, CA

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Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Palo Alto. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:September
Average price in Palo Alto:$479/night
Cheapest price found:$73/night
Cheapest day:Friday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
$407 - $631
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$367 - $731
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Palo Alto hotels

Browse through properties in Palo Alto that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 195 properties in Palo Alto and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Some of the best Palo Alto hotel options as decided by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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2050 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$682
Avg. per night
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$589
Avg. per night
4329 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
4.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$277
Avg. per night
675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$445
Avg. per night
4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$254
Avg. per night
4216 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
4.0 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$255
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4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$213
Avg. per night
3200 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$172
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Palo Alto

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Palo Alto to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Palo Alto at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Hotels located in the Palo Alto area sorted by price and hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
3200 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
3 stars
3 stars
4216 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
4329 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
4 stars
4 stars +
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States
675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States

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Other accommodations in Palo Alto

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2050 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$682
Avg. per night
180 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$765
Avg. per night
711 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$1,482
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Palo Alto

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About Palo Alto

An integral part of Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay area, Palo Alto thrives as a technology corridor and is named after a 1,000-year-old coastal redwood tree. Along with lively campus life and a charming downtown area filled with upscale eateries, Palo Alto boasts picturesque landscapes at Baylands Nature Preserve.

Things to do in Palo Alto

Visiting Stanford University is more than just a romp through college culture, with renowned attractions, such as the Rodin Sculpture Garden and the Cantor Arts Center. Venture to the top of Hoover Tower for expansive views of the foothills, Stanford campus and the Bay Area.

To find indie-style boutiques and trendy fashion outlets, stroll University Avenue through downtown Palo Alto. It’s also a good place to find international eateries and casual pubs. Pick up some picnic supplies and handcrafted art at the Palo Alto Farmer’s Market, then relax in the gardens at Menlo Park, which is also the headquarters for Facebook.

Families can spend hours at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, with its interactive science experiments and rare species, such as jungle bats and giant tortoises. A 20-minute drive south drops you at the Great America amusement park with free-fall rides, live music and a dedicated KidZville town. You can also view technological inventions at the Museum of American Heritage.

Ready for some fresh air? Hit the hiking paths at Stanford Dish trail, named for the radio telescope you’ll pass on the six-kilometre loop. To see the sparkling San Francisco Bay, hike the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Trail.

Getting around Palo Alto

The transportation network for Palo Alto is extensive, with buses, trains, shuttles, taxis and pedestrian pathways available. Rental cars can be picked up in town or at the San Francisco and San Jose international airports.

Facts about staying in Palo Alto

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Palo Alto to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Palo Alto?

    One of the most popular hotels in Palo Alto is Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel, which has been reviewed by 362 users and currently has a rating of 8.0/10. Other top-rated locations include Palo Alto ''Startup House'' and Creekside Inn, which have received 8.9/10 and 8.4/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Stanford Shopping Center?

    Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel is a hotel near Stanford Shopping Center that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.0 across 362 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Palo Alto near Stanford Stadium?

    The most popular hotel near Stanford Stadium is Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel, with 362 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.0/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center?

    362 HotelsCombined reviews of Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel score it 8.0/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center.

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