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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, (267 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a great location walkable to restaurants"
United States
Brenda
The price is ¥31,245
¥35,056 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
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, (7,418 reviews)
"Great family stay! "
United States
Brian
The price is ¥19,265
¥29,143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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)
"Great location and fantastic staff. Room was great. Would stay there again. "
United States
Shannon
The price is ¥18,684
¥20,926 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Marin Lodge

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, (4,553 reviews)
"Nice bed linens, strong water pressure, good breakfast, met all our expectations"
United States
Irene
The price is ¥21,451
¥24,711 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
19.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was great, hotel was very clean, very nice location..."
United States
Jose
The price is ¥15,470
¥17,017 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Hotel Mira Vista

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, (1,429 reviews)
"Very good location "
United States
Kim
The price is ¥19,469
¥23,603 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

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 ¥21,470
¥24,518 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great breakfast! Friendly staff! Clean facility!"
United States
Karen
The price is ¥19,183
¥22,289 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast and Great staff. Beds comfortable and clean! Free available parking (and any parking in Berkeley is tricky sometimes) Would definitely stay there again!"
United States
elizabeth
The price is ¥21,667
¥24,959 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,176 reviews)
"Great location and very nice staff"
United States
Linda
The price is ¥22,113
¥25,473 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

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, (3,807 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and the location was fantastic!"
Australia
Steve
The price is ¥20,984
¥32,274 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Casa Loma Hotel

Casa Loma Hotel
2.0 star property
23.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Pretty close to venues and restaurants "
United States
Zeppelin
The price is ¥11,494
¥13,370 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Casa Loma Hotel

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, (1,305 reviews)
"Overall this hotel is very good: a good location, clean room and kitchen, and friendly staffs "
United States
Margaret
The price is ¥23,866
¥26,776 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
HYATT house 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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean room, helpful staff"
United States
Zohaib
The price is ¥23,080
¥25,894 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hotel des Arts

Hotel des Arts
2.0 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good spot to explore the city and the bar had a really good vipe"
United Kingdom
ANGELA
The price is ¥8,267
¥9,713 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Hotel des Arts

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,114 reviews)
"Great location"
United Kingdom
Graham Young
The price is ¥13,990
¥18,820 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
King George Hotel

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved staying here. It was clean, quiet, and had a great free breakfast. "
United States
Margaret
The price is ¥27,112
¥30,418 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Hotel Fiona

Hotel Fiona
3.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,112 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful, parking well arranged, cute breakfast set up of a few pasties and fresh fruit "
United Kingdom
Chloe
The price is ¥12,502
¥17,855 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Hotel Fiona

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,017 reviews)
"Great stay, location is very central and the staff was lovely"
United States
Laura Natalia
The price is ¥16,172
¥25,501 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
YOTEL 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, (2,470 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
JESSICA
The price is ¥35,955
¥42,317 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
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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.

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 Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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?
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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 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.