Midtown Travel Guide
Palo Alto
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 Midtown
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Staff were not helpful. Place needs to be updated. Breakfast was good. They leave coffee and tea out but not water. Took 45 minutes to get picked up from the airport by the shuttle, definitely doesn’t run every 15 minutes.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Close to Oakland airport and they have a courtesy shuttle. Parking was $18/night.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Horrible experience. Dirty rooms, no functioning pool, high prices for parking. Do not recommend
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Great location!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Long wait for a table in the restaurant at dinner. Small gym.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and San Antonio Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.
Duveneck - St. Francis
While visiting Duveneck - St. Francis, you might make a stop by sights like Palo Alto Art Center and Rinconada Park.
Evergreen Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
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.
