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
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great place to stay. Felt safe. Friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Great location. Quiet , comfy beds. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Hot tub was out of order. Room was clean, nice, small patio looking out to the marina. No boats in the slips, but nice nonetheless. Great sunrise and sunsets. Breakfast was decent. They had make your own waffles (2 machines), bagels, breakfast pastries, yogurt, oj, cranberry juice, milk, chocolate ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The only god thing about the hotel was the staff. They were exceptional.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Dylan at SFO
Everything was as expected, clean, organized. My daughter commented that it was a great hotel which is pretty great considering I’ve paid double what this fee was and not gotten that response.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Clean, quiet, comfortable bed. No complimentary breakfast.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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.
