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Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto - Palo Alto - Lounge
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Spa
Dinah's Garden Hotel - Palo Alto - Restaurant
Dinah's Garden Hotel
9.1 Wonderful
$397+
$397+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
$292+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Spa
Creekside Inn
8.3 Very Good
$331+
$331+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hotel Parmani
7.8 Good
$199+
$199+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
The Zen Hotel
8.5 Very Good
$250+
$250+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
The Nest Palo Alto
8.1 Very Good
$335+
$335+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Cardinal Hotel
8.3 Very Good
$362+
$362+
Free Wi-Fi
The Westin Palo Alto
8.4 Very Good
$867+
$867+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
The Palo Alto Inn
8.6 Very Good
$222+
$222+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Hotel Keen
7.6 Good
$444+
$444+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
8.2 Very Good
$559+
$559+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
El Prado
9.1 Wonderful
$786+
$786+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly

Top Palo Alto hotels with parking

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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto - Palo Alto - Building
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

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Low season

March

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$613

Average price (weekend night)

$377
Cheapest month to stay with an average 22% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 53% rise in price.
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When to book a hotel in Palo Alto

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Top tips for finding Palo Alto hotel deals

  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in San Francisco if you stay on a Wednesday. The opposite is true for, Tuesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 42 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your San Francisco accommodation.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $669, while the most expensive was $669.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in San Francisco for 2 days.
  • There is a good range of hotels in Palo Alto near Stanford University, from cheap motels to high-end hotels. The closest hotel to the university is The Clement Hotel in Palo Alto, which offers all-inclusive rooms as well as a 24-hour self-service pantry, a rooftop pool, a hot tub and a sundeck with cabanas, along with a gym. A mile from the university campus is the Coronet Motel which offers guests rooms with kitchenettes and an outdoor pool.
  • For cheap hotels in Palo Alto, you should consider staying to the south of the city, along El Camino Real. At Hotel Parmani, guests receive complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking and there are special offers for those visiting Stanford Hospital. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch provides free Wi-Fi and parking and kids under 11 go free.
  • Getting around Palo Alto couldn’t be easier with the help of several forms of public transit. The free Stanford Marguerite shuttle bus service offers a route around the city via university campus, Stanford Hospital and Stanford Shopping Center. Stay close to the Palo Alto Transit Center, like Sheraton Palo Alto, to be close to the bus stop and Caltrain station.
  • If you want to explore the city center of Old Palo Alto, then you must search for hotels in Palo Alto’s downtown. The Westin is around a mile from downtown and the shops on University Avenue and offers guests use of an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool.
  • To get an outstanding view of Palo Alto, visit Hoover Tower on the Stanford University campus. Standing at 285 feet, this tower is home to the Hoover Institution Library and Archives of former president, Herbert Hoover. Stay at Stanford Terrace Inn, which is only a mile from the tower.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Palo Alto

  • Where is the best nightlife in Palo Alto?

    Around University Avenue, there is a good selection of bars and clubs, including Vino Locale, which features regional wines and has nightly live music on a patio. The Tap Room offers local craft beers alongside board games. The Rose & Crown has a British vibe with quiz nights, darts and big beer menu.

  • Are there any luxury hotels in Palo Alto?

    The 5-star Nobu Hotel Epiphany is in downtown Palo Alto and offers guests modern and luxurious rooms, a fitness center and health club, plus the Nobu Restaurant and Bar. The 4-star Garden Court Hotel is also in downtown Palo Alto and delivers upscale boutique accommodation, as well as a fitness center and a garden terrace.

  • What hotels in Palo Alto are close to the ocean?

    Offering views of San Francisco Bay and just over 1.5 miles from central Palo Alto is Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. This 5-star hotel offers guests a rooftop pool with private cabanas, a 24-hour gym and a spa, as well an Italian restaurant with a garden terrace.

  • Are there any parks worth visiting in Palo Alto?

    The Baylands Nature Preserve is an area of marshland that is home to 15 miles of multi-use trails and looks out to San Francisco Bay. 2.8 miles from Palo Alto’s city center, you can either walk, run or cycle along these trails, plus there are great bird-watching spots and places to kayak within the marshes. If you want to be close to that area then Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto or Country Inn are the best options.

  • How do I find a hotel in central Palo Alto?

    After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Palo Alto districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Palo Alto city centre

  • How can I find hotels near me?

    Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

  • Are there Palo Alto hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in Palo Alto that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Dinah's Garden Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto and Hotel Parmani.

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