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Low season

December

High season

October

Average price (weeknight)

$289

Average price (weekend night)

$219
Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 28% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Palo Alto hotels

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Dinah's Garden Hotel - Palo Alto - Restaurant
Dinah's Garden Hotel
9.1 Wonderful
$289+
$289+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto - Palo Alto - Lounge
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
8 Very good
$291+
$291+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
The Clement Hotel
9.7 Wonderful
$1,319+
$1,319+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Hotel Parmani
8 Very good
$150+
$150+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
8.2 Very good
$309+
$309+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Kasa Palo Alto
8.3 Very good
$191+
$191+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$537+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Hotel Keen
7.2 Good
$304+
$304+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly

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When to book a hotel in Palo Alto

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Top tips for finding Palo Alto hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Palo Alto, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in Palo Alto in December and May.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Palo Alto if you stay on a Thursday. The opposite is true for, Monday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book more than 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Palo Alto hotel.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Palo Alto found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $106, while the most expensive was $555.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Palo Alto for 2 days.
  • If you enjoy partaking in outdoor activities, book your stay at Entire Mountain Cottage Home. It is situated by the mountain, and you get to go for amazing hiking and biking trails within the premises. You can also enjoy the amazing outdoor mountain and nature view. In addition, the hotel is a few minute drives from the Hillar Aviation Museum.
  • When visiting Palo Alto on a budget, consider staying at Executive Inn Hotel and Caravelle Inn and Suites which have affordable rates for their guests. You can utilize the free airport shuttle provided by the hotels in addition to the free breakfast offered from the kitchen.
  • Guests who wish to stay close to the airport should book their stay at Sterling Inn and Hyatt Place San Jose Airport. These lie close to Mineta San Jose Airport just a few minutes away you can enjoy the complimentary airport shuttle services.
  • With your reservation at The Best Hotel Palo Alto, guests can appreciate the breathtaking nature view. The hotel has on-site outdoor waterfalls and you can end your chilly day at the outdoor fireplaces to keep warm. The establishment has a spectacular outdoor view.
  • Business travelers will find Creekside Inn and Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto ideal for their busy schedules. The hotels provide a conducive environment for business from the conference spaces set aside and working areas in the rooms.
  • 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.

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