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.

How many hotels are there in Downtown San Rafael?

Expedia has 7 Downtown San Rafael hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater San Rafael area.

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.

What is there to do around this San Rafael neighborhood?

Landmarks in Downtown San Rafael that you won't want to miss include Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum. You could also plan a visit to San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park or Rebound Bookstore while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Rafael include Marin Bocce Federation, Falkirk Cultural Center, and Barn Theatre. When you're sightseeing in San Rafael, Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are also worth a stop.

Downtown San Rafael Hotels, San Rafael

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Our top choices for Downtown San Rafael hotels

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

1. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Downtown San Rafael

Courtney

P16,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

3.9 km from Downtown San Rafael

Leesa

P11,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

3. Villa Inn

Lincoln, 1.4 km from Downtown San Rafael

Robert

P7,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

4. Marin Lodge

Lincoln, 1.5 km from Downtown San Rafael

Kayla

P9,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

5. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

4.7 km from Downtown San Rafael

Nathan

P11,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

6. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

8.7 km from Downtown San Rafael

Robert

P9,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

7. Marin Suites Hotel

4.4 km from Downtown San Rafael

Jocelyn

P11,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

8. The Evergreen

5.4 km from Downtown San Rafael

Rod

P10,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

9. The Lodge at Tiburon

12.4 km from Downtown San Rafael

Kristen

P13,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael

Thorsten

P13,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

11. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

24.5 km from Downtown San Rafael

Todd

P14,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

22 km from Downtown San Rafael

Joseph

P9,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

13. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael

Kelly

P15,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

14. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael

Marcin

P16,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

15. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

25.6 km from Downtown San Rafael

Jerardo

P10,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

16. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

20.7 km from Downtown San Rafael

Radu

P11,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

25 km from Downtown San Rafael

Jennifer

P18,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael

Lissa

P21,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael

Juan

P19,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

25 km from Downtown San Rafael

somkait

P9,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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