Downtown San Rafael, CA

San Rafael

An aerial view of a city with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a hilly backdrop.
A pink church with a central tower, two side towers, and a large cross at the top.
A white building with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A statue of a man holding a staff in a garden with a white building in the background.
A statue of a man holding a staff in front of a white building with windows and a red roof.

Stay near popular Downtown San Rafael attractions

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

9.0/10 (73 reviews)
This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history.
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Things to do

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

￥16,091
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Red wood trees in Muir Woods, San Francisco

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure

￥21,618
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
Combo image of City sightseeing and Muir Woods National Monument entrance

Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion

￥22,756
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour

Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour

￥14,466
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Muir Woods Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

￥2,762
per traveler
Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour
Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

￥52,988
per adult
San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour
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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 ￥23,241 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥23,241
￥27,353 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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 ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 ￥27,154 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥27,154
￥38,708 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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 ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is ￥29,326 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥29,326
￥34,516 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is ￥25,195 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
￥25,195
￥29,653 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,367 reviews)
"Everything was fine. Rooms are a bit small, but wasn’t at the hotel during the day so I didn’t mind it."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is ￥33,909 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥33,909
￥47,045 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,078 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ￥30,014 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥30,014
￥35,325 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (3,361 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Handlery Union Square 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.

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.

Rolling green hills with a mountain range in the background.

Terra Linda

While there might not be top attractions in Terra Linda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market.

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 Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Marin County Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Canal

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

Downtown San Rafael, CA