Visit Downtown North
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.
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.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
Things to do
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Top hotels in Downtown North
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Location was good, the hotel was nice and clean. The reason for a 4 star instead of 5 is that parking was $40/day and shuttle only goes to the airport and not downtown Burlingame.
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Balcony was nice :)
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Nice place, great staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Great service and clean rooms. Can’t beat it for the price
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I actually checked out early and was able to get a partial refund. It took a few calls, but the manager was able to process the partial refund which was better than nothing based on my situation. I appreciated the staff, they were nothing but polite.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Hotel Aluxor SFO
This place is fantastic.The staff is friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the beds very comfortable. The location was perfect. Even though there is no breakfast, which for us is not a big deal, there many great options just a half block around the corner. Try the “Love Cafe”. We will definitely ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crescent Park
While Crescent Park may 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.
Community Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Community Center and surrounding area, you can visit Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
