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Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO

2.5 star property
San Bruno
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2530)
"I have stayed here 3 times and never disappointed, staff is friendly and courteous and I will stay here every time I fly out of SFO!"
China
Larry W
$73 nightly
The price is $84
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Aluxor SFO
View from property
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2434)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
$76 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Maple Tree Inn
Exterior
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2232)
"Hotel services were great with modern appeal."
United States
Christopher
$111 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Total with taxes and fees
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
Barron Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1620)
"Rooms were nice clean and comfortable "
United States
Jeffrey
$89 nightly
The price is $102
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Creekside Inn
Executive lounge
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (785)
"Very nice place to stay, staff ver good too!"
United States
Lizbeth
$75 nightly
The price is $85
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
Front of property
The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 star property
Mountain View
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1132)
"Love our stay!"
United States
Lisa
$118 nightly
The price is $132
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Ameswell Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

2.5 star property
Staumbaugh Heller
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"Great place to stay. Rooms very clean, beds very comfortable and a friendly staff. "
United States
mike
$95 nightly
The price is $107
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG
Property entrance
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 star property
Centennial
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1509)
"Just a nice stay"
United States
Francisco
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

3.0 star property
Charleston Meadows
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Clean Rooms, Easy Check in, friendly front staff, overall an excellent experience. "
United States
Yesenia
$96 nightly
The price is $111
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5.0 star property
Mountain View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1167)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
$134 nightly
The price is $148
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Breakfast and dinner served
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, (1005)
"The pool and jacuzzi was amazing"
United States
heidi
$102 nightly
The price is $118
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
University South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (373)
"Excellent location. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. For being 100 years old the hotel is very clean "
United States
denise
$132 nightly
The price is $153
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Cardinal Hotel
Fountain
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
Ventura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1022)
"Loved my stay, and enjoyed the wine tasting experience. Would def book here again next time I’m in town. "
United States
Tehray
$139 nightly
The price is $161
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
View from room
The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
Sunnyvale West
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1119)
"Would stay here"
United States
Lisa
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Grand Hotel
Sports facility
Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View

4.0 star property
Mountain View
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (703)
"Clean, impressive, and well run by professionals "
United States
Chris
$118 nightly
The price is $130
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Front of property
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property
Mountain View
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1357)
"great location. "
United States
Nevin
$87 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aloft Mountain View

Aloft Mountain View

3.0 star property
Mountain View
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1017)
"Amazing staff and service!"
United States
Antonio
$98 nightly
The price is $108
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Aloft Mountain View
Outdoor banquet area
The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great stay! Thanks!"
United States
Michael
$89 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
The Palo Alto Inn
Property entrance
Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn

3.0 star property
Downtown Menlo Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1011)
"Clean room; convenient location."
United States
Laura
$112 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
Menlo Park Inn
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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property
Green Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1277)
"It was a nice hotel with comfortable bed! "
United States
Jill
$98 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"It was a nice hotel with comfortable bed! "
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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

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Palo Alto Hostels information

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Frequently asked questions

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 travelers: Creekside Inn - Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. The Palo Alto Inn - Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator at this hotel. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto - Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley. You can take advantage of free WiFi 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 experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 18 inches.
What is there to see and do in Palo Alto?
In general, Palo Alto is known for its college atmosphere, sports, and restaurants. Top attractions include Levi's Stadium and SAP Center at San Jose. Get out into nature with places like Baylands Nature Preserve, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco Bay. 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 center. An alternative is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Train stations including California Ave Station and Palo Alto Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.

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