Find Palo Alto motels from $65

Because you’ll save on your room, you can make the most of what Palo Alto has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include San Francisco Bay in Palo Alto, as well as Levi’s Stadium and California’s Great America in the area.

Motel properties often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

Here you’ll find some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels in the larger area. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Googleplex. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North: Free WiFi and a free airport shuttle are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Palo Alto is 20.1 mi (32.3 km) away. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 9 mi (14.4 km) from the heart of Palo Alto. Caravelle Inn Extended Stay: Central Palo Alto is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free wired internet. Alura Inn: 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from the heart of Palo Alto. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 9 low-cost motels in Palo Alto.

As you’re exploring the area, check out the college campus and enjoy the picturesque gardens. Visitors to Palo Alto speak highly of its shops and restaurants. Favorite places in and around Palo Alto include San Francisco Bay, Levi’s Stadium, and California’s Great America. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Shoreline Park, Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, and Stanford University Arboretum. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and The EcoCenter.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Palo Alto to help you plan yours. 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.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Palo Alto to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at California Ave Station or Palo Alto Station.