Downtown North Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Rich Barton

Popular places to visit

Stanford University

Stanford University

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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
Stanford Shopping Center

Stanford Shopping Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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
Hoover Tower

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

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

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.

Stanford University Medical Center

Stanford Stadium

Catch an event at Stanford Stadium during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Stanford Stadium

Activities

Apple Park

Silicon Valley Tour Private Day Trip from San Francisco

AU$930
Per adult
Silicon Valley Tour Private Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Air Tour

Airplane - San Francisco Bay Airplane Tour

AU$448
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Airplane - San Francisco Bay Airplane Tour
Stanford University

Silicon Valley Private Tour

AU$1,517
Per adult
Silicon Valley Private Tour
Bixby Bridge

Private Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur Day Trip from San Francisco

AU$1,385
Per adult
Private Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco: Coastal U-Fly Tour to Half Moon Bay

San Francisco: Coastal U-Fly Tour to Half Moon Bay

AU$606
Per adult
San Francisco: Coastal U-Fly Tour to Half Moon Bay
San Francisco: Golden Gate U-Fly Plane Tour

San Francisco: Golden Gate U-Fly Plane Tour

AU$758
Per adult
San Francisco: Golden Gate U-Fly Plane Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown North Hotel Deals

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is AU$156 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,540 reviews)
"Great hotel for the price!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$234
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,533 reviews)
"Great location for overnight stay when flying in or out of San Francisco as it’s 10 minutes or less to the airport. Good price and good value. The breakfast that is included is good. It is self serve which is fine for us. Room was nice and clean. My only suggestion would be to have an offering of ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$164 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,421 reviews)
"Clean frelndly"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Skye SFO
Hotel Skye SFO
2.5 out of 5
421 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA
The price is AU$191 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)
"Clean and convenient"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Hotel Skye SFO
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$150 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,393 reviews)
"Outstanding!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA
The price is AU$166 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,795 reviews)
"Everyone who worked gave great customer service. They were quick to respond when needed. We used the spa and used free bikes from the property to bike around the marina. Would sray there again. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North

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University South

When in University South, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Stanford Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

University South
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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.

Professorville
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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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.

Community Center
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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.

Crescent Park
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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.

Southgate
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Old Palo Alto

When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Old Palo Alto

Downtown North Travel Guide

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