Midtown Travel Guide
Palo Alto
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.
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.
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.
The Labyrinth At Grace
Enjoy an outing to The Labyrinth At Grace during your stay in Palo Alto.
Things to do
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Top hotels in Midtown
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Great location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Great view from bayside rooms of planes landing at SFO. Discovered that the shower had a tricky operating mechanism with no instructions evident! As a result did not take a morning shower. There was a very nice breakfast buffet included in the room price with good eggs, waffles, toast etc. The shuttle ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Only complaint will be is that water pressure was lacking."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Nice, quiet hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was ok. I'm only deducting a point because the hot tub was not working and that was one of the reasons I booked this hotel. It needs some maintenance. The carpet on the stairs going up had gray tape to avoid seeing it was torn up. This ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"Unhelpful staff I won’t stay again"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"As my child is new to living in Santa Clara, I’ve been staying at various hotels. This hotel, however, was perfect for my stay. It’s conveniently located near her school and family. The staff was fantastic, and I never heard any noise from my neighbors."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Leland Manor
When in Leland Manor, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Palo Verde
When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and San Antonio Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Palo Alto Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Stanford Stadium.
Duveneck - St. Francis
While visiting Duveneck - St. Francis, you might make a stop by sights like Palo Alto Art Center and Rinconada Park.
