Hotels in Palo Alto, California

What's Palo Alto Like?

If you're looking for a place to get away, look no further than Palo Alto. Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Palo Alto has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Palo Alto with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all Palo Alto hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Palo Alto hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Palo Alto?

Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in Palo Alto and the surrounding area:

• • 13 5-star accommodations from USD 189 per night
• • 133 4-star accommodations from USD 98 per night
• • 273 3-star accommodations from USD 91 per night
• • 116 2-star accommodations from USD 75 per night

How to Get to Palo Alto

Flights to Palo Alto

• • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County), 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Palo Alto
• • San Carlos, CA (SQL), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from central Palo Alto
• • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), 12.5 mi (20 km) from central Palo Alto

Things to See and Do in Palo Alto

What to See in Palo Alto

• • Stanford University
• • San Francisco Bay
• • Tesla Motors
• • Stanford Stadium
• • Hoover Tower

Things to Do in Palo Alto

• • Stanford Shopping Center
• • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
• • Cantor Arts Center

Other Popular Palo Alto Attractions

• • Rodin Sculpture Garden
• • Stanford Theatre
• • Stanford Maples Pavillion
• • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center
• • Stanford Memorial Church

When Is the Best Time to Visit Palo Alto?

• • Hottest months: August, September, July, June (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: December, January, February, November (average 39°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, January, December, and March (average 2.92 inches of rainfall)