San Rafael Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown San Rafael hotels

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Eric
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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, (7,290 reviews)
"Nice location, GREAT breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable room"
United States
Gary
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (3,820 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Harold Franklin
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (2,305 reviews)
"We loved our stay! "
United States
Christine
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,828 reviews)
"Great location, room was clean and staff was helpful."
United States
Laura
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Handlery Union Square Hotel

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, (4,173 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Jean
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,378 reviews)
"Great place to stay with kids. Walkable to most everything and seemed very safe "
United States
Amy
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,671 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice and located near many attractions. "
United States
Sergio
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
23.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,148 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff as usual "
United States
Efrain
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay in the city. Rooms are small but modern and clean staff is courteous and friendly. There is 24 hour security its a great place and is affordable."
United States
Sherretha
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
YOTEL San Francisco

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,108 reviews)
"The staff were all friendly and courteous, the room and bathroom were very clean, the beds were comfortable and a very good location."
United States
Jamie
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
King George Hotel

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,905 reviews)
"nice location"
United Kingdom
Natthaya
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,277 reviews)
"Clean room, courteous staff, break fast and great location."
United States
Claudia
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
22.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,153 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Carlos Emiro
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,164 reviews)
"Fantastic....kindest hotel and such a comfortable stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 star property
21 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,274 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and great location. "
United States
Wallace
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Comfort Inn by the Bay

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
3.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,142 reviews)
"Good place to stay near pier 39"
United States
Luis
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
23.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,091 reviews)
"Nice staff, prime location "
United States
Donn Carlo
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
The Pickwick Hotel

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, (1,321 reviews)
"Convenient location, friendly staff"
United States
Diane
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection by IHG

Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection by IHG
4.0 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,276 reviews)
"Cozy and clean 👍"
United States
Olga
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

Find the best Downtown San Rafael areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Terra Linda

Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but American Legion Log Cabin and Marin County Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lucas Valley-Marinwood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucas Valley-Marinwood and surrounding area, you can visit Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market.

Santa Venetia

Though Santa Venetia may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market and Marin County Civic Center.

Dominican

While Dominican isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southeast San Rafael

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Rafael like?
Travellers to San Rafael's Downtown San Rafael neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Downtown San Rafael travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown San Rafael.
What is there to do around this San Rafael neighbourhood?
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 Marin History Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Rafael include San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, 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.