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.
Stanford Memorial Church
Stanford Memorial Church is just one of the places to see in Palo Alto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
Top hotels in Downtown North
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bar has good food. Bed and room were comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Yes. All very nice. Thank you.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
We only stayed a night but it was so pleasant! Our flight got delayed so we didn’t get in until very late but they have check in through the night so there were no worries about losing my reservation. The hotel was clean and had cute seasonal decor. The staff at both check in and check out the next ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Nice place, great staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Best exercise workout I’ve had in weeks. Always a nice getaway spot before an early morning flight out of SFO
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Aluxor SFO
The staff are very attentive. The room was perfect.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, 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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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.
