Midtown
Palo Alto
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 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.

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.

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 with a stop 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.
Things to do

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in Midtown

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Properly is a bit old and lacks amenities
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Housekeeping was outstanding
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The room curtains are moldy. Molds iare health hazards. Carpets are beat up.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Very pleased that the full breakfast including waffles, eggs and toast is back. Nice and quiet location right on the Bay and close to walking trail.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
Go to stay if you're looking for an airport hotel near SFO. Shuttle every 15 min. Clean, modern, and quiet.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
One of the nicest boutique hotel I have been to. Location was great and they have plenty of parking. Rooms are clean, lobby was cool. Will definitely book again at this hotel.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Charleston Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Old Palo Alto
Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ventura
While Ventura 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 San Antonio Shopping Center.

Duveneck - St. Francis
If you're spending some time in Duveneck - St. Francis, Palo Alto Art Center and Rinconada Park are top sights worth seeing.

Evergreen Park
While Evergreen Park 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.

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.


