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)

￥15,516
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

￥20,845
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

￥21,942
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

￥13,949
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour in Muir Woods

Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour in Muir Woods

￥3,133
per traveler
Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour in Muir Woods
Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

￥51,094
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 ￥18,789 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
￥18,789
￥22,113 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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! (6,457 reviews)
"breakfast was great."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

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 ￥18,735 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
￥18,735
￥28,556 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ￥23,913 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
￥23,913
￥28,143 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,871 reviews)
"Good, comfortable hotel, good prices for its location in the center of SF. Lots of restaurant and shopping options around."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is ￥12,030 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
￥12,030
￥14,159 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ￥23,565 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
￥23,565
￥27,736 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
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 ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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 ￥23,175 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
￥23,175
￥27,276 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
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
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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.

Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Lucas Valley-Marinwood might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 American Legion Log Cabin.

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.

A coastal town at sunset with a bridge in the background and fog over the water.

Canal

While there might not be top attractions in Canal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

Downtown San Rafael, CA