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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (302 reviews)
"The place was great and clean. Just one problem was the parking is limited."
United States
guillermo
The price is CA $311
CA $349 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,500 reviews)
"Great location and good breakfast"
United States
julian
The price is CA $198
CA $291 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,542 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and the place was beautiful!"
United States
David Corrie
The price is CA $326
CA $383 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
24.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,209 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is CA $228
CA $268 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
25.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,350 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Comfortable rooms, spacious bathrooms, helpful staff, cool neighborhood and a yummy breakfast in the morning!"
United States
Barbara
The price is CA $229
CA $257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly staff at reception and great stay."
United States
ROGER
The price is CA $219
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
4.5 star property
20.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,326 reviews)
"Clean rooms, wonderful staff, good drinks."
United States
Lexie
The price is CA $368
CA $495 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Argonaut Hotel

Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Best Western Corte Madera Inn
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great price and easily accessible, great pool area for swimming. We will stay here again."
United States
Naraya
The price is CA $219
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Best Western Corte Madera Inn

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
22 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (4,843 reviews)
"Great stay in a beautiful setting"
United States
Pauline
The price is CA $135
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (605 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Gina
The price is CA $198
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Evergreen

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,666 reviews)
"Had a blast enjoyed my stay."
United States
Victor Louis
The price is CA $210
CA $316 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

The Lodge at Tiburon

The Lodge at Tiburon
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Such a unique, lovely area and great location for the accommodation."
Canada
Darren
The price is CA $271
CA $360 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Lodge at Tiburon

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
3.5 star property
Civic Center, 3.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice size rooms, and close to where we needed to be."
United States
Andre
The price is CA $249
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
25.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Breakfast is good!room is clean!"
United States
Suye
The price is CA $229
CA $257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
4.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,256 reviews)
"Clean and staff was friendly"
United States
Jungsan
The price is CA $259
CA $361 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,226 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, nice room."
United States
Yolanda
The price is CA $198
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,671 reviews)
"Great Hotel."
United States
BALTAZAR NAPOLEON GUERRA
The price is CA $191
CA $283 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 1.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, great parking, good location, comfortable"
United States
Debra
The price is CA $169
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Marin Lodge

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Our go to boutique hotel in SF. Great location near GG park."
United States
Ron
The price is CA $253
CA $294 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Stanyan Park Hotel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,375 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, very clean,"
United States
Kristen
The price is CA $216
CA $301 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
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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
Learn more about Downtown San Rafael

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.

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 Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

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.

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 Falkirk Cultural Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

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 Farmers' Market.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Rafael like?
Travelers to San Rafael's Downtown San Rafael neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown San Rafael travel tips? Be sure to check out Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Downtown San Rafael?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is the highest ranked property in Downtown San Rafael. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and a bar.
How many hotels are there in Downtown San Rafael?
Expedia has 7 Downtown San Rafael hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater San Rafael area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Rafael, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Downtown San Rafael.
What is there to do around this San Rafael neighborhood?
Create some family memories with a visit to Classic Billiards or Rebound Bookstore while you're in Downtown San Rafael. You could also plan a visit to Mission San Rafael Arcangel or San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Rafael include Marin History Museum, Marin Bocce Federation, and Falkirk Cultural Center. When you're sightseeing in San Rafael, Barn Theatre and Marin County Civic Center are also worth a stop.