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1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sampada
$152 nightly
$179 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Aryan
$147 nightly
$165 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Mario
$160 nightly
$189 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Union Square Hotel

4. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Andrea
$106 nightly
$124 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
The Pickwick Hotel

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Padre
$116 nightly
$137 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Susan
$139 nightly
$161 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Corey
$165 nightly
$185 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

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

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Scott Eugene
$168 nightly
$197 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

9. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
United States
Carol M
$91 nightly
$107 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
King George Hotel

10. Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
Petaluma
United States
Sheri
$129 nightly
$147 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

11. Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley

Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley
Vallejo
United States
Liliana
$93 nightly
$106 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley

12. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Caren
$91 nightly
$107 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Julian

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Xiaolei
$212 nightly
$250 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14. Fitzgerald Hotel

Fitzgerald Hotel
Union Square
United States
Julie
$83 nightly
$97 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Fitzgerald Hotel

15. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Union Square
United States
Fiona
$165 nightly
$194 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

16. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Emeryville
United States
Maggie
$152 nightly
$171 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

17. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Julie
$144 nightly
$169 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

18. YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Daniel
$118 nightly
$138 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
YOTEL San Francisco

19. The Mosser

The Mosser
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Adina
$103 nightly
$121 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Mosser

20. Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett
Downtown San Francisco
United States
LACEY
$103 nightly
$118 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Garrett
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
$124 nightly
$143 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

999 California Street San Francisco CA
$174 nightly
$205 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$176 nightly
$207 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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Learn more about San Rafael

Just 20 minutes from San Francisco, this Marin County gem offers perfect access to Muir Woods' towering redwoods and Point Reyes' wild beaches. Explore the revitalized downtown's farm-to-table restaurants before catching an indie film at the historic Rafael Theater, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.

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Three Star Hotel Guide for San Rafael

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in San Rafael, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in San Rafael, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in San Rafael for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in San Rafael near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the San Rafael 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Rafael?
Our guests highly recommend Courtyard San Francisco Larkspur Landing/Marin County. It features hypo-allergenic bedding and a swimming pool, and is around 4 mi southeast of central San Rafael. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County is another leading 3-star hotel. Located approximately 4 mi north of the downtown area, it offers a swimming pool and a garden.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in San Rafael?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Rafael?
The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Rafael will be the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more wallet-friendly and come with the services and amenities you need to be comfy, such as breakfast, a gym and WiFi. You can count on a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, deluxe bathroom products and extra touches like on-site spa centers.

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