Hotels in Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael

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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, (242 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Eric
The price is RM665
RM747 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (474 reviews)
"not many amenities, but a great place to stay. "
United States
Nicole
The price is RM514
RM575 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Evergreen

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 1.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was terrific. I will definitely stay there for all future visits to the area. "
United States
Richard
The price is RM429
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Marin Lodge

Metro Hotel and Cafe

Metro Hotel and Cafe
3.0 star property
30.2 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Metro Hotel is a delightful find! The decor in the main areas and the rooms is whimsical and fun, the staff are polite and helpful, and the rooms are comfortable. I had four great nights here and am going back again in April. It's a great find in Petaluma!"
United States
Judith
The price is RM443
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Metro Hotel and Cafe

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
28 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay and property"
United States
Heather
The price is RM1,014
RM1,403 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Claremont Resort & Club

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, (4,391 reviews)
"Amazing service and location I will definitely stay here again! "
United States
Ranya
The price is RM468
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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, (2,049 reviews)
"Clean and updated rooms with a great breakfast option "
United States
Courtney
The price is RM689
RM811 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,139 reviews)
"Nice historic hotel. I'd stay there again."
United States
David
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
23.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and great place to stay close to UC Berkeley"
United States
Eduardo E Buenavente
The price is RM681
RM785 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

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, (7,366 reviews)
"Excellent stay!!!"
United States
Teresa
The price is RM579
RM844 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (2,477 reviews)
"Room and staff were great, nice view from partial ocean view room."
United States
Jaime
The price is RM575
RM839 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

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, (3,849 reviews)
"Nice hotel Would stay here again Staff very accommodating Room clean Great area"
United States
Sharon
The price is RM528
RM811 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (1,275 reviews)
"Really nice place. "
United States
David
The price is RM598
RM671 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Linda
The price is RM677
RM914 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
The Lodge at Tiburon

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,424 reviews)
"Clean room, great location and superb staff. "
United States
Brenda
The price is RM980
RM1,154 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
20.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,530 reviews)
"Great location and having parking is a huge perk! "
United States
Barbara
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

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, (1,004 reviews)
"We really loved our stay here, definitely will come back!"
United States
Jorge
The price is RM567
RM636 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
19.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was great, hotel was very clean, very nice location..."
United States
Jose
The price is RM386
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,775 reviews)
"Great place and great price! "
United States
garrett
The price is RM423
RM665 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Symphony Inn

Symphony Inn
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (889 reviews)
"Room was great and staff were great! I would stay here again!"
United States
Jenny
The price is RM422
RM491 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Symphony Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

Find the best Downtown San Rafael areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Southeast San Rafael

While there might not be top attractions in Southeast San Rafael, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

Dominican

While Dominican isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gerstle Park

While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lucas Valley-Marinwood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucas Valley-Marinwood and surrounding area, you can visit Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market.

Terra Linda

Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but American Legion Log Cabin and Marin County Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Rafael like?
Travellers to San Rafael's Downtown San Rafael neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Downtown San Rafael travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place 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.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Rafael, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown San Rafael.
What is there to do around this San Rafael neighbourhood?
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 Marin History Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Rafael include San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, 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.