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Our top choices for Downtown San Rafael hotels

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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (202)
"Room was spotless, housekeeping accommodating, nice facilities, excellent bar in lobby"
United States
Ethan
The price is ￥22,132
￥24,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
28 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Everything about our stay with you was excellent !!!!"
United States
Gene
The price is ￥39,678
￥54,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Claremont Resort & Club
Interior
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1083)
"Wonderful, will stay here again."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥20,925
￥24,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
City view from property
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
29.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Very clean and the staff was very welcoming!"
United States
Blanca
The price is ￥16,372
￥19,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
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Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
28.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (473)
"Frienly staff and spacious room!"
United States
Ann-Malia
The price is ￥18,263
￥21,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
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HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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, (1178)
"It was a great stay overall "
United States
LaMar
The price is ￥22,287
￥25,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The entire stay was fabulous…room, breakfast, friendliness of staff, comfort and quiet!"
United States
Carol
The price is ￥19,191
￥21,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
25.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1287)
"Great overnight stay and across the street from the Bay Street shopping district."
United States
Sasha
The price is ￥16,232
￥19,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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, (3949)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Rafael
The price is ￥17,366
￥20,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

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, (1162)
"Nice staff clean rooms"
United States
Kiran
The price is ￥17,466
￥19,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
View from room
Harbor Court Hotel

Harbor Court Hotel

Harbor Court Hotel
4.0 star property
23.2 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Favorite getaway- great staff, clean rooms very accommodating "
United States
Leticia
The price is ￥21,515
￥32,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Harbor Court Hotel
Exterior
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4.0 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2006)
"Excellent location, Clean rooms and beautiful interior "
United States
Balasasindran
The price is ￥26,326
￥38,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Sundeck
Hotel VIA

Hotel VIA

Hotel VIA
4.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1499)
"Smooth check in and check out. Nice room and friendly staff in a great location "
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥24,933
￥29,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Hotel VIA
Exterior
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2374)
"Excellent location and room was spacious, clean and very comfortable bed. We will definitely stay here again! Great, friendly staff was an added bonus! "
United States
Linda
The price is ￥30,180
￥35,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Terrace/patio
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2809)
"Clean and comfortable room, good staff, great location. "
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥15,520
￥18,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Lobby
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach
2.0 star property
22.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"A splendid place."
United States
Zachary
Hotel North Beach
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
24.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1854)
"Great stay. "
United States
Jon
The price is ￥27,437
￥32,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Front of property - evening/night
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2138)
"Great hotel "
United States
Tanya
The price is ￥16,397
￥19,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Exterior
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Beds were comfortable "
United States
Jeanne
The price is ￥15,655
￥17,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Lobby
Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel
4.0 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"I had a great stay. The room was nice, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were very helpful."
United States
Luke
The price is ￥18,218
￥27,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Galleria Park 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.

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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Santa Venetia

When in Santa Venetia, you can plan a visit to Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Top Downtown San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"👍"
Juan Antonio 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park 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?
To access more information about updating your trip to Downtown San Rafael or cancelling it, click here.
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.