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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown North
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The property charges for parking $18 a night ...not good!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my visit. The room was clean, comfortable, the overall atmosphere was pleasant."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Close to the airport with free shuttle"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Overall it was what we anticipated. However, we had a problem with the bathroom. We notified the help desk that the toilet is not flushing properly and it's not usable; they said the maintenance is out and they'll send someone to look into it. They didn't send anyone to check, and they didn't offer ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"We are local residents and booked this hotel primarily to use the Topgolf Swing Suite. Unfortunately, we received conflicting information about its availability. In the evening, we were told it was closed, but the next morning we were informed that it only operates in the evenings. Since this was ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown North
Stanford
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Maples Pavillion or Stanford Stadium.
East Palo Alto
You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.
Barron Park
While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Midtown
Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
