Palotás is a surname of Hungarian origin. The name refers to:

• Péter Palotás (1929–1967), also referred to as Péter Poteleczky, was a Hungarian footballer
• István Palotás (1908, date of death unknown) was a Hungarian football midfielder
• József Palotás (1911–1957) was a Hungarian wrestler

Palotás is the name of a Hungarian settlement:

• Palotás, Hungary