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1. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (296 reviews)
"The place was great and clean. Just one problem was the parking is limited."
United States
guillermo
The price is ¥39,035
¥43,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

2. 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, (4,784 reviews)
"Great stay in a beautiful setting"
United States
Pauline
The price is ¥17,034
¥19,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

3. 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, (2,195 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is ¥28,873
¥33,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

4. 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, (7,501 reviews)
"Great location and good breakfast"
United States
julian
The price is ¥27,263
¥38,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

5. Hotel Fiona

Hotel Fiona
3.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,212 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Olivia
The price is ¥12,856
¥18,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hotel Fiona

6. San Remo Hotel

San Remo Hotel
2.0 star property
21.2 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very good experience! Perfect location, 10-15 min walk to pier!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ¥12,759
¥15,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
San Remo Hotel

7. Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 1.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, great parking, good location, comfortable"
United States
Debra
The price is ¥20,808
¥23,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Marin Lodge

8. Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (961 reviews)
"Decent stay, location was practical"
United States
Stephanie
The price is ¥11,469
¥16,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Hotel Garrett

9. YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great for families!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ¥12,241
¥21,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
YOTEL San Francisco

10. The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (592 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Gina
The price is ¥25,405
¥28,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
The Evergreen

11. Soma House

Soma House
3.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,055 reviews)
"Great place to stay in San Francisco"
United States
anthony
The price is ¥12,920
¥18,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Soma House

12. Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,245 reviews)
"Great hotel small rooms but cozy and comfortable."
United States
Gustavo
The price is ¥21,317
¥25,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

13. 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, (3,711 reviews)
"Had a blast enjoyed my stay."
United States
Victor Louis
The price is ¥25,985
¥38,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

14. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
Frenzy Joyce
The price is ¥24,277
¥27,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

15. 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, (2,648 reviews)
"Great Hotel."
United States
BALTAZAR NAPOLEON GUERRA
The price is ¥22,614
¥33,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,148 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and hotel was clean."
United States
ANITA
The price is ¥14,372
¥19,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
King George Hotel

17. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,304 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ¥15,356
¥18,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

18. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
29.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was super spacious and clean. Hotel is conveniently located near BART station and the Chinese food options nearby are amazing. I would stay here again for sure!!"
United States
JOSEPHINE
The price is ¥18,385
¥21,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,513 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and the place was beautiful!"
United States
David Corrie
The price is ¥36,938
¥43,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

20. Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
4.5 star property
20.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,315 reviews)
"Clean rooms, wonderful staff, good drinks."
United States
Lexie
The price is ¥43,390
¥58,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Argonaut Hotel
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.
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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown San Rafael?
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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 Marin History Museum while you're in the neighborhood. 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.