Midtown Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Midtown
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.
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.
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.
The Labyrinth At Grace
Enjoy an outing to The Labyrinth At Grace during your stay in Palo Alto.
Top hotels in Midtown
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Room was great. The separate little living room area and bedroom were very nice"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Everything was great. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"I only stayed one night but I had a nice view and easy parking. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The tv worked very well. The refrigerator was cold."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Good hotel. However there was no room service, maybe they just missed our room."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"Wonderful heated pool and hot tub. Large property with lots of food and stores within 2 miles."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"housekeeping didnt come second day but it is ok"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Midtown
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.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Maples Pavillion and Palo Alto Art Center.
