Title: Where to Stay in San Rafael: Best neighborhoods | Expedia.com [Hotels in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Hotels.d9924.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Vacation-Rentals.d9924.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Rafael Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael.d9924.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Where to stay ## in San Rafael ## Visit San Rafael Best places to stay for families Best places to stay with pools [San Rafael Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael.dx9924) ## Trip time! Discover the sunsets, festivals, and local cuisine in San Rafael. Discover the family-friendly city of San Rafael—festivals, entertainment choices, and top sights like San Francisco Bay. ![Sunset light shines on the historic Spanish Colonial mission and downtown skyline of San Rafael, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/d6a17fd0-7ba2-4699-871c-a8ba7a50ee8b.jpg) ![China Camp shore at San Pablo Bay inSan Rafael Marin County, Northern California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/033712f0-468e-4102-9519-28d8baff998c.jpg) ![Mission San Rafael Arc?ngel was founded on December 14, 1817 as a medical asistencia ("sub-mission") of the Mission San Francisco de As](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/d2aaecde-6518-4b92-b416-4522be60b44f.jpg) ![Spire and fountain which are located in an outdoor space that is off the employee cafeteria area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/79973cd4-a955-4b95-9546-280323e089bf.jpg) ![The original mission was built here in 1817. Its original function was as a ‘sub’ mission for the church in San Francisco to assist in treating sick parishioners. It gained full mission status in 1822. Abandoned in 1847 with all its buildings being sold off or destroyed. A new church was built on the grounds in 1861. This chapel dates to 1949 and is a reconstruction of the building from 1817.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/85bea5ad-39b2-4dae-ac9b-1e5d65453868.jpg) ![Don't forget to stop by the camp cafe and check out the pictures on the wall. Some famous album covers have been taken here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/3500632a-0fae-4c37-a366-e40301a05d3f.jpg) ## Best places to stay for families [AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown](https://www.expedia.com/San-Rafael-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-San-Rafael.h92379278.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring 2 restaurants and free WiFi that guests like for its helpful staff. It's located steps from Classic Billiards. [Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center](https://www.expedia.com/San-Rafael-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Rafael-Marin-County.h8559.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring an indoor pool and a restaurant that guests like for its helpful staff. [SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael](https://www.expedia.com/San-Rafael-Hotels-SureStay-Hotel-By-Best-Western-San-Rafael.h989183.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring free parking and free breakfast that guests like for its helpful staff. #### Recommended hotels ## Best places to stay with pools [Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center](https://www.expedia.com/San-Rafael-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Rafael-Marin-County.h8559.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring an indoor pool and free breakfast, and guests like its helpful staff. 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