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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, (290 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. Will come again!"
United States
Susan
$257 nightly
The price is $288
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,581 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Mexico
Samantha
$176 nightly
The price is $207
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 0.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean, great parking, good location, comfortable"
United States
Debra
$129 nightly
The price is $144
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total with taxes and fees
Marin Lodge

Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
3.0 star property
14.3 mi from Downtown San Rafael
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,013 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was great"
United States
Eric
$103 nightly
The price is $121
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Tilden Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
13.6 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (4,753 reviews)
"Beautiful location relaxing visit, will definitely be back."
United States
Michele
$106 nightly
The price is $122
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Signature Inn Oakland

Signature Inn Oakland
2.0 star property
17.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (634 reviews)
"Parking was nice , rooms were air conditioned"
United States
Jessica
$119 nightly
The price is $136
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total with taxes and fees
Signature Inn Oakland

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
15.2 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,207 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
$169 nightly
The price is $199
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
15.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,241 reviews)
"Nice room… great location."
United States
Cameron
$171 nightly
The price is $197
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

San Remo Hotel

San Remo Hotel
2.0 star property
13.1 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very good experience! Perfect location, 10-15 min walk to pier!"
United States
Jennifer
$90 nightly
The price is $106
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
San Remo Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
14.7 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"I always enjoy staying here. I travel frequently for work and spend about a week here each month. The property is consistently clean, feels safe, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming."
United States
Amandeep
$151 nightly
The price is $174
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
3.3 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (578 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Gina
$158 nightly
The price is $176
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
The Evergreen

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
12.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,779 reviews)
"Location and friendly staff!"
United States
Andrew
$199 nightly
The price is $234
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett
3.0 star property
14.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (941 reviews)
"was a great stay"
United States
Delaney
$107 nightly
The price is $122
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Garrett

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
15.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,511 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
$129 nightly
The price is $145
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
15.5 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,529 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and the place was beautiful!"
United States
David Corrie
$243 nightly
The price is $286
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
15.7 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,344 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Comfortable rooms, spacious bathrooms, helpful staff, cool neighborhood and a yummy breakfast in the morning!"
United States
Barbara
$161 nightly
The price is $181
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
15.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location. Convenient to shopping, dining and UC Berkeley."
United States
charlene
$158 nightly
The price is $178
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
12 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,012 reviews)
"This is a great hotel to stay at. Everything is perfect, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Mahalo!"
United States
Daniel a
$109 nightly
The price is $120
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mira Vista

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
12.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,667 reviews)
"Beds are super comfortable and parking is onsite and free."
Canada
Grace
$163 nightly
The price is $190
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
12.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,643 reviews)
"Great Hotel."
United States
BALTAZAR NAPOLEON GUERRA
$175 nightly
The price is $206
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Zephyr 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.

Terra Linda

Discover the Mall at Northgate, Marin County's only enclosed mall, featuring a 15-screen theater complex and anchor tenants like Macy's. Nearby, admire the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center building.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown San Rafael?
To access more information about updating your trip to Downtown San Rafael or cancelling it, click here.
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.