Downtown San Rafael, CA

San Rafael

Sunset light shines on the historic Spanish Colonial mission and downtown skyline of San Rafael, California, USA.
The original mission was built here in 1817. Its original function was as a ‘sub’ mission for the church in San Francisco to assist in treating sick parishioners. It gained full mission status in 1822. Abandoned in 1847 with all its buildings being sold off or destroyed. A new church was built on the grounds in 1861. This chapel dates to 1949 and is a reconstruction of the building from 1817.
Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Founded 1817.
Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture
Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes a statue or sculpture


Downtown San Rafael Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ¥20,944 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
¥20,944
¥24,651 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,417 reviews)
Staff top notch. Cleanliness in common areas ok, WiFi spotty, pool is beautiful at sunset

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ¥22,013 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
¥22,013
¥25,908 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,928 reviews)
We booked this hotel because of the pool but it was out of order for our stay. The rooms were cramped. AC didn’t work. Would not recommend

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ¥23,391 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
¥23,391
¥34,080 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,332 reviews)
The location was excellent and breakfast at the hotel was amazing. Beds very comfy, would stay here again

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

3 out of 5
1095 Market St San Francisco CA
The price is ¥11,522 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥11,522
¥20,108 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was excellent. Property was nice, rooms were pretty small but comfortable and clean. My only gripe was the lack of a fridge or in room microwave or something. Not the end of the world, but definitely a small bummer. Neighborhood isn't as bad as others review, it's just San francisco. I just ...

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ¥13,710 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
¥13,710
¥16,136 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,520 reviews)
clean rooms

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

3 out of 5
940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA
The price is ¥12,733 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥12,733
¥18,165 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (665 reviews)
The restaurant/bar Carlotta's was closed for the season and it wasn't mentioned anywhere on the website. It was the main reason we chose this hotel over others. Nothing special without Carlotta's.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hotel Julian
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Rafael

Dramatic sunset over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA.

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 Classic Billiards.

Gerstle Park
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Lincoln

Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lincoln
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Francisco Boulevard West

While Francisco Boulevard West 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 Classic Billiards.

Francisco Boulevard West
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Picnic Valley

Though Picnic Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards.

Picnic Valley
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Fairhills

Fairhills might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairhills
Highway 1 at Gaviota Pass, Santa Barbara County

Montecito-Happy Valley

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montecito-Happy Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin Country Mart.

Montecito-Happy Valley


Downtown San Rafael, CA