Title: 10 Best Hotels in Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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![Sunset light shines on the historic Spanish Colonial mission and downtown skyline of San Rafael, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944334058949931008/44f72a29-9956-4df2-b60f-b1f19354bdd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)

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[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=944334058949931008&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

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## Our top choices for Downtown San Rafael hotels

![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92379300/92379278/bc3a57a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92379300/92379278/12f241b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Rooftop bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92379300/92379278/70c5ebac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92379300/92379278/cf5f4768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-San-Rafael.h92379278.Hotel-Information)

Downtown San Rafael

9.2/10

Wonderful

(226 reviews)

"Great stay!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Eric

CA $221

CA $248 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-San-Rafael.h92379278.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6609/ba76b95f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6609/76bdc90c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Smart TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6609/fb1bec56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6609/w1022h554x1y0-70682131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Claremont Resort & Club

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Claremont-Club-Spa-A-Fairmont-Hotel.h6609.Hotel-Information)

28 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,019 reviews)

"Great stay "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

sheharyar

CA $299

CA $425 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Claremont-Club-Spa-A-Fairmont-Hotel.h6609.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438136/169545aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438136/680962da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438136/dfcb3ab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438136/7fe55669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Shattuck Plaza

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hotel-Shattuck-Plaza.h438136.Hotel-Information)

25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,118 reviews)

"Friendly staff, large room, very quiet."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Adam

CA $209

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hotel-Shattuck-Plaza.h438136.Hotel-Information)

![1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517500/517410/06e23521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517500/517410/8d0cb842.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517500/517410/c3730629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517500/517410/267a849f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Mira Vista

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Concord-Hotels-Hotel-Mira-Vista.h517410.Hotel-Information)

19.3 km from Downtown San Rafael

7.8/10

Good

(1,001 reviews)

"Staff was great, hotel was very clean, very nice location..."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jose

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Concord-Hotels-Hotel-Mira-Vista.h517410.Hotel-Information)

![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31360000/31356900/31356811/39ba32e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31360000/31356900/31356811/3167dcef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31360000/31356900/31356811/a9f945d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31360000/31356900/31356811/9d34f644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Oakland-Downtown-City-Center.h31356811.Hotel-Information)

29.4 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Great staff,nice room,decent breakfast just overall a great place to stay very pleased "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

jerel chester

CA $166

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 13 - Mar 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Oakland-Downtown-City-Center.h31356811.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15680000/15674100/15674041/73f16382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15680000/15674100/15674041/87497295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15680000/15674100/15674041/0f029671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15680000/15674100/15674041/4bbe1308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-EmeryvilleSan-Francisco-Bay-Area.h15674041.Hotel-Information)

25.5 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Courteous staff, quick check in and found the room super clean."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Alazar H

CA $196

CA $219 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-EmeryvilleSan-Francisco-Bay-Area.h15674041.Hotel-Information)

![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548000/547988/w3836h2560x4y0-6639a7a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548000/547988/w3837h2556x3y4-d1fecfb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548000/547988/w3836h2556x4y4-0f6d6c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548000/547988/w3837h2556x3y4-1d651b67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-HYATT-House-EmeryvilleSan-Francisco-Bay-Area.h547988.Hotel-Information)

25.3 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,240 reviews)

"It was nice stay for family"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Arun

CA $183

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-HYATT-House-EmeryvilleSan-Francisco-Bay-Area.h547988.Hotel-Information)

![Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/551100/551060/472c4721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/551100/551060/76f5cbcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/551100/551060/c1c685ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/551100/551060/1758c6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Sonesta-Emeryville.h551060.Hotel-Information)

25.6 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,356 reviews)

"Great place. Would stay again. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Irie

CA $165

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Sonesta-Emeryville.h551060.Hotel-Information)

![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Two Queen Beds)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14101/8becedf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14101/e53f526a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14101/daf08608.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Vending machine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14101/d7ee0825.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Jack London Inn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Jack-London-Inn.h14101.Hotel-Information)

29.5 km from Downtown San Rafael

6.8/10

(1,211 reviews)

"room clean and decent, staff was nice"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Zenora

CA $87

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Jack-London-Inn.h14101.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10323/88440a9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10323/4c339017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10323/22085f3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10323/d8db4767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-San-FranciscoOakland-Bay-Bridge.h10323.Hotel-Information)

25 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,155 reviews)

"Great location and view of SF"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jose Luis

CA $199

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-San-FranciscoOakland-Bay-Bridge.h10323.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23800/ba0da8d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23800/22a22cab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23800/b954d76f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23800/9df85020.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Berkeley-Marina.h23800.Hotel-Information)

22 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.2/10

Very good

(4,269 reviews)

"Great location great breakfast restaurant!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Maria

CA $175

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Berkeley-Marina.h23800.Hotel-Information)

![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23774/5b7dbc33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23774/718197ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23774/064d99a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23774/538f9e07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Regency San Francisco

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-San-Francisco.h23774.Hotel-Information)

22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.2/10

Wonderful

(2,070 reviews)

"Nice staff and great room views!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

John

CA $243

CA $348 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-San-Francisco.h23774.Hotel-Information)

![Tapas bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097200/70097106/58dd339c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097200/70097106/f72650f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097200/70097106/26f4395c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70097200/70097106/76aa0c86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### LUMA Hotel San Francisco 

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-LUMA-Hotel-San-Francisco.h70097106.Hotel-Information)

25 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.6/10

Exceptional

(2,459 reviews)

"Overall a great hotel!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Ashley

CA $270

CA $318 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-LUMA-Hotel-San-Francisco.h70097106.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/9fbb800a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (with Terrace)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/8e808fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/4c4de4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (with Terrace)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/acf84b9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Club-Quarters-Hotel-In-San-Francisco.h912982.Hotel-Information)

22.6 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.0/10

Wonderful

(2,960 reviews)

"Clean room, great staff "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jennifer

CA $140

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Club-Quarters-Hotel-In-San-Francisco.h912982.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/0df576f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/9eb9cbe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/a2b2e8c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton San Francisco Financial District

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hilton-San-Francisco-Financial-District.h4302.Hotel-Information)

22.4 km from Downtown San Rafael

8.8/10

Excellent

(2,390 reviews)

"Good stay and really good hospitality. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Alfonso

CA $167

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hilton-San-Francisco-Financial-District.h4302.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/91986f78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (USD 16 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/f9d4387a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/6945eefa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/b089b5be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-San-Francisco-Downtown.h31419890.Hotel-Information)

24.5 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,989 reviews)

"Check-in and check-out went smoothly with staff, clean rooms and overall nice hotel. "

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Giovanna

CA $243

CA $286 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-San-Francisco-Downtown.h31419890.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1154600/1154559/a6d4d3b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1154600/1154559/7e38cd34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Laundry room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1154600/1154559/fd4f0f91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1154600/1154559/9f89ed43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel North Beach

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-North-Beach.h1154559.Hotel-Information)

22.2 km from Downtown San Rafael

7.2/10

Good

(1,005 reviews)

"Great "

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Bobbie

CA $83

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-North-Beach.h1154559.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22303/e828523b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22303/743c2165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22303/1c7bba41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22303/ba451360.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Galleria Park Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Galleria-Park-Hotel.h22303.Hotel-Information)

23 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,001 reviews)

"Great location, great staff, great room."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Rogelio

CA $160

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Galleria-Park-Hotel.h22303.Hotel-Information)

![Dinner served, American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25158/c9a4d033.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25158/75649ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25158/7a0c55b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25158/1179abb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Novato-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Novato-Oaks-Inn.h25158.Hotel-Information)

8.7 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,000 reviews)

"Enjoyed our stay here. Courteous staff, clean facility and excellent breakfast."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Paul

CA $179

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Novato-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Novato-Oaks-Inn.h25158.Hotel-Information)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2057700/2057641/16fc9951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2057700/2057641/c0b56865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Elevator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2057700/2057641/4620d175.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2057700/2057641/4a203de2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Royal Pacific Motor Inn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Royal-Pacific-Motor-Inn.h2057641.Hotel-Information)

22.1 km from Downtown San Rafael

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,000 reviews)

"Great location and big rooms"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Bonnie

CA $139

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Royal-Pacific-Motor-Inn.h2057641.Hotel-Information)

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## Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

Find the best Downtown San Rafael areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Downtown San Rafael](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Downtown-San-Rafael.dx944334058949931008)

- Lucas Valley-Marinwood
- Dominican
- Southeast San Rafael
- Terra Linda
- Gerstle Park

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?pwaOverlay=map&regionId=553248635975866791)

![Lucas Valley-Marinwood map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:mffgFfrlkV_t%40qZ%3FAeT_JwHuNkBg%40SGoGeB%40AvSqc%40%3F%3FzAcD%60GeMh%40iAhPo%5D%3F%3FfCmFfDeHj%40mAxOu%5C%60B_Dz%40aBTe%40%60AiBvC%7DUb%40sDb%40kDd%40%7BDPsApB_PNmArCsUf%40wDxA%7BLiB_lAAWa%40sWEcDfLg%7C%40vFsb%40HY%7E%40mCfDsJlOrB%60Dq%40zFaAf%40IP%40zGZvLh%40fUxBr%5BzCZD%5CDZD%5CD%5EDZDZD%5CD%5CDXBXFVDXBXDXDXBXDXDXBJ%40LBL%40LBL%40LBLBL%40LBL%40VDPDNDND%5CHjB%5CQj%40u%40%7EBEJCLKVKTKVIPGJINGJILIJKLIJKJILKJILKJILQTQRKNKJKNMNKLILMNUZMRMPKNKNKPKNMPKNi%40%60AKNIPKNINININIPMTKTMTKTGLO%5CKVKTKTIVqB%7CFiBbHqCjKOt%40CLQhAIjAElA%3Fp%40%3F%5CFpG%40jCDnBDlAJjAPjARbAv%40zBz%40jBr%40fBl%40jBXhBLzBEzB%5DnOBfEHhBB%60A%3FBt%40OlAw%40z%40bMa%40bNR%5EUp%40YfCMbAMl%40YhACvAoC%7CF_%40nAw%40hCi%40fAA%3FYn%40hGbNe%40fM%3F%3F%5Czf%40s%40nC%7BGbFqA%7D%40TlAz%40rBbDbA%7CBrBnAp%40lA%3FfE%7CDo%60%40%7Cj%40SVU%5CpAvEv%40nCrAxEJ%5E%40%3FlKl_%40Nf%40xL%7Cb%40iAz%40SN_FpDoGvEkD%60G_OxGuSrNo%40b%40mMg%40kl%40hEwDOSFq%40Gy%40Xc%40%7E%40Gf%40K%5Ca%40FkAAk%40DkBTgA%60%40_%40NgAHyAjE&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=oLpatZBqowj5p3krAK485BIidJs=)

### Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Lucas Valley-Marinwood might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 

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![Dominican map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:og%7BfFppzjV%7EAwI%60BqAc%40m%40f%40kAXsBEq%40E%7B%40qAuCgB%7DDS_N%7DAaBb%40wCWoCP%7DAVqAz%40cCuA_CcAUaCsBk%40%7BCIYKe%40%5BqAO_A_%40gAw%40_AkFcAm%40M_DwAkAcBa%40%5Bm%40MYQOa%40Kc%40EsBGa%40%5DmANg%40PsFpC_J%7DA%7BFAoC_BuBa%40i%40%7BA%7BBw%40mALwA%40MLyAg%40_%40KgDjDgCv%40%60A%7CByACmCI%7B%40Fw%40tAThBe%40h%40RfA%40%60%40%5DHEzA%5EfAlAhB%7C%40d%40Bl%40DvCXnBgBtA%5CfCg%40jFaCbEk%40hBxAXl%40%60%40x%40vHSLnCRtEd%40fA%60BTh%40j%40%40_A%60IlDxCpAhA_Bt%40_Al%40dBX%60BnAxAj%40%7C%40r%40VHXQ%60AJ%5Cr%40Xh%40bAPDt%40o%40%5CIML%60%40G%60%40NR%5Cp%40%7EBL%7EAEDHPtA%60Cb%40zD%60AtBB%5C_%40v%40En%40bBxAbCr%40%40HTfBf%40hALPLFt%40%5CpB%7ECH%60AIbAeAdDP%3FJ%60%40hBj%40fAbBRXn%40TzAI%60AJnAFLBJBJFJJLTHVDVBb%40Cj%40SNg%40f%40kAhAURKNKP%5DfAMb%40Sf%40Q%5CGJGRKRGJGRS%5EMXQh%40GXG%5CE%5EKh%40K%5EIPGNGFBpB%7BCYO%3FmBEaCBkF%5EkEr%40iDjAwBx%40g%40TcAd%40%7DNtGcC%60BwIzIoCnCsCpCwDrDmA%60AwDtDqAlAmD%3F&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=DBSjGm1milFkikmkyiN8HtiWOoo=)

### Dominican

While there might not be top attractions in Dominican, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center. 

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![Southeast San Rafael map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:ksufFtzvjVdAaBr%40_ADKf%40sALu%40%5CcBb%40sA%7C%40mBpC%7BFtBwDaCuDqEsUMsBCu%40CaBHoAJaATyA%40E%60Lm%40cEwh%40Nc%40jLmC%3FYCwBlGwA%7C%40SNC%7EFsAfMsC%7CEiAKPjLkChBa%40%3FaFbJAfE%3F%3FyL%3FeB%3FgJrGAr%40%3FIk%40%5EMPiAj%40wDVkBJ%3F%3Fa%40fB%3FA_KtC%5BhAn%40QrDCl%40KbCEjAEfAKhBA%60%40m%40pDUpAWzAYhAQ%60%40sAjDaBbG%5EvHGxBJ%7C%40KbAINGfCKb%40a%40fBm%40nCQv%40Ud%40kAtBwA%7CCBhCv%40pAA%7EATtAMZw%40IQrCe%40%60Is%40dB%5BvBu%40%7CPaAhBuB%60EmA%7CBsApB%7D%40rA_AvAUv%40Md%40Uv%40g%40hBKDiAlEuB%60HkAxEyAfCO%5COZQb%40w%40gAiAeAwAy%40cBk%40eAQyBAiCRgObBo%40HeBRM%40_%40BSDK%40_Gn%40sB%5CgAHgANgAXcA%5EaAh%40%7D%40l%40c%40%5E&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=HTq4TS5aXO9BhRDvIgiMQ1_cLTI=)

### Southeast San Rafael

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Southeast San Rafael and surrounding area, you can visit Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart. 

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![The beautiful, unspoiled hills of West Marin, with evening light.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007487/d6be1724-af9d-4613-8a58-64ab7f9bcc2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

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![Terra Linda map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:%7Bv%60gFxxckVaFeYbFaCcCcD%7C%40mDwCsFpBw%40dCqKWs%5El%40mFnAoBnBYjB%5E%7CAcK%7CDwA%7CDqS%7BCqA%5DmF%7BCeEWyUf_%40qToDuM%7ED%7D%40vJb%40nInNf%40bEz%5BpFfDaZpBb%40tFm%40r%5BgHvLnZeJnQz%40%60KaFlZnBfBsBlFiCa%40oDlAb%40hGtBZNvImCN%7BB%7BBqCpA%7DFIb%40dGiBnOkJjDb%40lFeDfBwAaKiE%7DBqA%60FgLsBaB%7E%40nAzFzEbCj%40rIqA%60BsFz%40uMeOuE%7EAi%40%60FiErE_F_EoAfI%7DFXeFaEsAx%40sBrFvAlDT%7EDkCtGhBzDoErMoFJ&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=wIERfQNhiZZbWYfHMUfXoxL90zk=)

### Terra Linda

Discover the Mall at Northgate, Marin County's only enclosed mall, featuring a 15-screen theater complex and anchor tenants like Macy's. Nearby, admire the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center building.

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![Dramatic sunset over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944335156291006464/bef904b1-a8eb-422f-9616-6f34fd87c5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

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![Gerstle Park map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:a%60wfFx%60%7EjViAoAeAmAe%40i%40P%3FR%3F%60%40%3FIs%40MoAMBI%40WDI%40u%40Lk%40Ji%40HaAP%3FOWmCPCt%40O%7E%40O%3F%7B%40Ic%40IKIAOKIKKGKCI%3FK%40%5BJe%40LODWHWBE%3FE%40GDSRIM%5Bw%40JI%7EBaB%7ECmB%5DMTG%40e%40EYIs%40%3FSjA%5CXDLwB%40QN%7BB%40UG%7B%40Ey%40Eu%40qBcAFYF_%40Le%40Vk%40HMJEc%40AS%5Ce%40c%40iAWJy%40Um%40Kq%40Qa%40c%40i%40%3FYTgARQJCBCf%40BR%7D%40Na%40GIMKPkA%5C%7BAqAi%40HUV_ANu%40Hs%40TJLe%40FWNm%40Pq%40%40CL%5DFWFUFWv%40LpAwFJmCw%40ILaCMCHaCt%40DJyAL%40zAJhBPtDXP%40B%3FF%40J%40P%40LB%60%40KxBaBj%40c%40BQj%40%7CA%60BDNSGzAEv%40ErAIlBF%3FRBV%40EdAARlALr%40D%40WDoAVBR%40J%40CYCYG%5BF%5DEYIYUc%40%60AAJAx%40KHCLAFMA%5D%5CQ%5E%5BRKfAk%40x%40MPC%5EGZM%5CGBR%7E%40EKkBjCk%40ZjDLnA%60%40MpA%5Db%40JJGPoENLLN%5C%5Cp%40SPBx%40f%40F%7EAdAn%40Dd%40Q%5Co%40%60%40Yp%40xBpAeDlJOf%40Od%40IXq%40tBEJe%40xA%3Fl%40YXGHa%40lAmAvDc%40vAUl%40c%40vAKXI%40%7D%40hAgAt%40QnBi%40t%40KlAcA%7C%40c%40%7EA%40F%3FFGv%40CEEAG%40SNMHABc%40bACHCH%3FLBP%40PAXAJCHCFCDGFIHCBCJAF%3FJ%40HBNBH%3FF%3FJ%3FHCFCFEFQXIJGJCDABKJCKEBC%3FC%40C%3FE%40E%3FC%40%3F%3FC%3FC%40EDABCB%3FBA%40%3FB%3F%40%3F%40A%40%3FBBT%3FF%3FD%3FH%3FH%3FDCFELEJEHEJEHCBCDEDABEBGDMDGDGFEDCHCHAHGj%40Ud%40q%40PuAvC%7DAdAaAQIBCh%40VNG%7E%40sASH_A%7DDm%40O%7B%40eHnL&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=CzY2gcuxJ1pWAB5k8_PiTnbwnt0=)

### Gerstle Park

While Gerstle Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center. 

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## Top Downtown San Rafael Hotel Reviews

![Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38250000/38249400/38249309/575b2d5c_y.jpg)

### Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to see SF on foot. Plenty to do and see all within a 2-3 walking distance and easy access to public transportation when venturing further out. Basic room with everything you need. Kind, courteous staff. Plenty of communal area in lobby to work, chat or grab a drink"

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Caza.h38249309.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Zephyr San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9868900/9868852/fd976170_y.jpg)

### Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Very very accommodating. Helped unlock my luggage. "

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Zephyr-San-Francisco.h9868852.Hotel-Information)

![Fairmont San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18200/6f6889e4_y.jpg)

### Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great Room and Staff !"

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Fairmont-San-Francisco.h18200.Hotel-Information)

![Chancellor Hotel on Union Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20600/20547/944f985c_y.jpg)

### Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Small, but comfortable rooms. Free coffee and cookies every morning. No AC, (windows open) but didn’t need it. SF is cool in Feb. Would definitely recommend."

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Chancellor-Hotel-On-Union-Square.h20547.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton San Francisco Union Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25700/25622/e6c58ddf_y.jpg)

### Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Yes very clean"

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hilton-San-Francisco-Union-Square.h25622.Hotel-Information)

![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23800/ba0da8d5_y.jpg)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fantastic the grounds, the staff, the food, drink, the customer service—absolutely everything. I came back here to celebrate my birthday with friends after moving away one year ago. I will be back as soon as I can! Thanks "

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Berkeley-Marina.h23800.Hotel-Information)

![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/b8dfc462_y.jpg)

### Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious rooms and the pool is special. Excellent location in the city. I would recommend and stay again. Feels very safe."

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Handlery-Union-Square-Hotel.h6666.Hotel-Information)

![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and friendly, courteous staff! "

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-San-Francisco-Downtown.h31419890.Hotel-Information)

![Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22500/22500/1d699bf3_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were amazing and room very comfortable. "

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Fishermans-Wharf-San-Francisco.h22500.Hotel-Information)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Downtown San Rafael like?

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### What is there to do around this San Rafael neighborhood?