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

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

San Francisco Bay Flight over the Golden Gate Bridge

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

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

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Excellent location and rates. Very walkable along the shoreline walkway, nice views of the bay, good Chinese restaurants in walking distance, very nice hotel, but no pool. We were very satisfied and booked again for our return trip."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Nice hotel but there’s a 25$ per night"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
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 Hoover Tower or Stanford Stadium.

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.

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.

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





