Midtown Travel Guide
Palo Alto
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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Midtown

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Great price, clean room, private patio.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Fast, friendly, clean.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
clean rooms, nice stuff and helpful staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Bar was nice as well as the room.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Staff went out of their way for their guests and displayed extreme professionalism. Rooms were clean,
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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

St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Palo Alto Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

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.
