Downtown North Travel Guide
Palo Alto


Visit Downtown North
Stay near popular Downtown North attractions
Things to do

Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

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

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"This is cost effective, convenient, and adequate place to stay. It does give me pause to be more positive when the front desk employees are often on their their cell phones. The shuttle service to and from the airport is awesome!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"This was a great place and very close to amenities and other places around the silicone valley area. Most places were about 15-20 minutes in either direction. Great restaurants and shopping around the area too. Since this is an older property, there are no elevators which we didn’t realize until ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
"Check in was quick, but personable. The staff was organized and very helpful. Hotel was clean, roomy, and the pool was so beautiful. I would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Where to stay in Downtown North

Stanford
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.

East Palo Alto
You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

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 Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

Barron Park
While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.






