Downtown North Travel Guide

Palo Alto

Downtown, Palo Alto in Silicon Valley,, California, United States of America.
Downtown North

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Aerial view of Stanford University campus showcasing the iconic Hoover Tower and surrounding buildings at sunset. Palo Alto, California, USA. 28 December 2024.

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 University
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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.

Stanford Shopping Center
A flock of Willet birds

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.

Baylands Nature Preserve
Aerial view of Stanford University, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, California, USA.

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.

Hoover Tower
Le Penseur dans le jardin du Musée Rodin, Paris.

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.

Rodin Sculpture Garden

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 Theatre

Things to do

Private Walking Tour in Stanford University

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

£4
per traveller
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour

£26
per traveller
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

£136
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

£131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

£660
per traveller
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

£806
per traveller
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
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Top hotels in Downtown North

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
The price is £120 per night from 29 May to 30 May
£120
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,854 reviews)
like it

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is £96 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£96
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,725 reviews)
Grear

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £82 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£82
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,434 reviews)
Everywhere around it was rundown and abandoned looking. Not lile the pictures at all

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA
The price is £84 per night from 29 May to 30 May
£84
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,782 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4 out of 5
600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA
The price is £93 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
£93
6 Jun - 7 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,982 reviews)
Great to have a shuttle service.

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
835 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is £96 per night from 30 May to 31 May
£96
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,554 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, updated, quiet, good bedding, nice decorations, everything worked, shuttle on time. Very happy with experience!

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North

Downtown Palo Alto

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.

Downtown Palo Alto
Aerial View of a University in Palo Alto, California.

University South

3/5(1 area review)

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

University South
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Professorville

When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Professorville
Paved running trail on the Standford dish surrounding hills; Stanford campus, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley skyline in the background, San Francisco bay area, California

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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

Crescent Park
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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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

Community Center
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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.

Old Palo Alto

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