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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"The place was great and clean. Just one problem was the parking is limited."
United States
guillermo
The price is P14,243
P15,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

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, (4,801 reviews)
"Great stay in a beautiful setting"
United States
Pauline
The price is P7,394
P8,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
24.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,207 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is P10,942
P12,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hyatt Place San Francisco 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, (7,522 reviews)
"Great location and good breakfast"
United States
julian
The price is P9,109
P13,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Fiona

Hotel Fiona
3.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,217 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Olivia
The price is P4,844
P6,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hotel Fiona

San Remo Hotel

San Remo Hotel
2.0 star property
21.2 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very good experience! Perfect location, 10-15 min walk to pier!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P4,835
P5,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
San Remo Hotel

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 1.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, great parking, good location, comfortable"
United States
Debra
The price is P7,841
P8,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Marin Lodge

Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (971 reviews)
"Decent stay, location was practical"
United States
Stephanie
The price is P4,322
P6,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hotel Garrett

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,013 reviews)
"Great for families!"
United States
Nathan
The price is P5,794
P9,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
YOTEL San Francisco

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (593 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Gina
The price is P9,574
P10,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
The Evergreen

Soma House

Soma House
3.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,055 reviews)
"Great place to stay in San Francisco"
United States
anthony
The price is P4,869
P6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Soma House

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, (3,254 reviews)
"Great hotel small rooms but cozy and comfortable."
United States
Gustavo
The price is P8,079
P9,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

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, (3,729 reviews)
"Had a blast enjoyed my stay."
United States
Victor Louis
The price is P9,848
P14,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
Frenzy Joyce
The price is P9,201
P10,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

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, (2,656 reviews)
"Great Hotel."
United States
BALTAZAR NAPOLEON GUERRA
The price is P9,301
P13,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Hotel Zephyr 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, (2,157 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and hotel was clean."
United States
ANITA
The price is P5,777
P7,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
King George Hotel

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, (3,308 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is P6,798
P8,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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)
"Room was super spacious and clean. Hotel is conveniently located near BART station and the Chinese food options nearby are amazing. I would stay here again for sure!!"
United States
JOSEPHINE
The price is P6,968
P8,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,524 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and the place was beautiful!"
United States
David Corrie
The price is P13,999
P16,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
4.5 star property
20.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,317 reviews)
"Clean rooms, wonderful staff, good drinks."
United States
Lexie
The price is P15,493
P20,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Argonaut 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.

Terra Linda

While there might not be top attractions in Terra Linda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like American Legion Log Cabin and Marin County Civic Center.

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.

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.

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.

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 Falkirk Cultural Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

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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 Classic Billiards 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.
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 Marin History Museum while you're in the neighborhood. 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.