Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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 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.
Activities
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Room was stocked and clean, had normal wear, cable TV didn't work in room though. Lights were unplugged which was a bit weird, but not a big deal. We had two rooms on different floors and 11th floor smelled strongly of cigarettes for most of stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Great price and great stay. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Nice place, great staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Clean
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Excellent!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Great place. Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Charleston Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and San Antonio Shopping Center.
Duveneck - St. Francis
While visiting Duveneck - St. Francis, you might make a stop by sights like Palo Alto Art Center and Rinconada Park.
Evergreen Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
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.
