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2 restaurants, breakfast served

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Eric
The price is P9,549
P10,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Terrace/patio

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, (7,305 reviews)
"excellent breakfast and location "
United States
Leslie
The price is P7,174
P10,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, sun loungers

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,859 reviews)
"Friendly staff great location "
United States
Tiffany
The price is P7,698
P9,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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, (5,250 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jorge
The price is P7,206
P8,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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, (3,824 reviews)
"Nice hotel and great staff. "
United States
Tomohiro
The price is P7,918
P12,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Exterior

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, (4,259 reviews)
"Great location great breakfast restaurant!"
United States
Maria
The price is P7,972
P9,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Lobby

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, (2,378 reviews)
"Good stay and really good hospitality. "
United States
Alfonso
The price is P7,492
P8,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Terrace/patio

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, (1,712 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff, and nice hotel. "
United States
Nivia
The price is P7,669
P11,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Exterior

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
25.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Courteous staff, quick check in and found the room super clean."
United States
Alazar H
The price is P8,436
P9,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Bar (on property)

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,515 reviews)
"Good restaurant."
United States
Neil
The price is P7,909
P11,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
Lobby

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
23.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,109 reviews)
"Fantastic Service! Loved my stay!"
United States
Kelly
The price is P4,034
P4,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
The Pickwick Hotel
Pool

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4.0 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,067 reviews)
"Nice staff and great room views!"
United States
John
The price is P10,487
P15,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Lounge

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,100 reviews)
"Really a nice place"
United States
Charlene
The price is P4,716
P6,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
King George Hotel
Terrace/patio

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, (2,951 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff "
United States
Jennifer
The price is P6,899
P8,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Lobby sitting area

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, (3,190 reviews)
"I loved this stay! Extremely friendly staff and amazing rooms"
United States
Hajar
The price is P5,747
P6,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Bar (on property)

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,121 reviews)
"Friendly staff, large room, very quiet."
United States
Adam
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
View from room

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, (1,348 reviews)
"Great place. Would stay again. "
United States
Irie
The price is P7,147
P8,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Property amenity

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, (2,296 reviews)
"Beautiful room with a nice view of Alcatraz. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
kevin
The price is P7,675
P10,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Courtyard

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, (2,426 reviews)
"Great location on the wharf, with many restaurants, and activities in the area."
United States
Frank
The price is P7,825
P11,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Indoor pool

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
23.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,730 reviews)
"Excellent welcome by staff and perfect room and breakfast. "
United States
karen
The price is P10,906
P15,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
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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.

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.

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.

The beautiful, unspoiled hills of West Marin, with evening light.

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.

Dramatic sunset over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA.

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 American Legion Log Cabin.

Top Downtown San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location. Clean. Beautiful."
Erica 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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.