Downtown North Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Downtown North
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the student vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
Stanford Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your visit to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Baylands Nature Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Baylands Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hoover Tower
Find out about the history of Palo Alto when you spend time at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Rodin Sculpture Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Rodin Sculpture Garden, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown North
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
This is good hotel to stay in. Friendly staff and clean room. My Deluxe room was big enough that i wished had place a small couch in the open space. The buffet breaskfast is good, b ut I wished they provided more food options. This was my second time staying at this hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean romm
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
This was an extraordinarily clean, nicely renovated classic hotel. The front desk staff was very friendly, even on a late check-in. The pool was clean looking (I didn't try it out). It is, however a budget hotel. Hard bed, scratchy towels, cheap carpets. Appropriate for the cost of the stay. I'd ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Friendly Front Desk Staff. Emily Always Greets Me Nicely At Check In.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Great location!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crescent Park
While Crescent Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Community Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Community Center and surrounding area, you can visit Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
