Visit Downtown North
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the collegiate 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 trip 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 with a stop 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 with a stop at Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford University Medical Center
Though Stanford University Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto while you are here.
Things to do
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
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice room and efficient staff.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I loved the old school charm. So many hotels today seem the same. This hotel harms back to an earlier time with a classic look.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
I love this hotel!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Great location and great price
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
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
While Professorville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Community Center
While Community Center might 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.
Crescent Park
Crescent Park might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southgate
While Southgate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
