Downtown North Travel Guide
Palo Alto


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

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket

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
"Me encantó"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Lobby is quite plan and no valet service. Parking expensive."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Enjoyed the complementary wine in the evening. Staff was always cleaning everything. Desk staff came up quickly to show us how to use AC. It’s from Wall thermostat, not the window unit as is typical. Good variety for breakfast, so even being GF, I had sausage, eggs, potatoes, fruit. Love the aesthetic ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Got a free upgrade. Was able to use the early morning shuttle to the airport."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
"Great staff. Nice breakfast"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
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.

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.

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.






