Downtown North
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.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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.
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
Top hotels in Downtown North
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
It was ok 3 star facility. Toilet didn’t flush properly and the toilet cover broken
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The room was nice and clean and all the staff was nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Excellent service. Very helpful and polite staff. Room was impeccably clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and will stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Dylan at SFO
Sink was broken. Paid for queen room and got 2 doubles.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Nice clean rooms, friendly staff members. Just wish they wouldn’t charge so much for parking.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
