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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (239 reviews)
"The room was truly spotless, quiet, good shower, nice European modern design throughout. Everything one needed was there including easily maneuvered carts to move luggage to and from ones room. Great stay. "
United States
Cheryl
$163 nightly
The price is $183
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

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, (4,365 reviews)
"Amazing service and location I will definitely stay here again! "
United States
Ranya
$112 nightly
The price is $129
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 0.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was terrific. I will definitely stay there for all future visits to the area. "
United States
Richard
$109 nightly
The price is $122
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Marin Lodge

Marin Hilltop Hotel

Marin Hilltop Hotel
3.5 star property
2.7 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,291 reviews)
"Room was clean staff courteous "
United States
Luis
$135 nightly
The price is $151
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Marin Hilltop 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and great place to stay close to UC Berkeley"
United States
Eduardo E Buenavente
$159 nightly
The price is $183
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
12 mi from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was great, hotel was very clean, very nice location..."
United States
Jose
$98 nightly
The price is $108
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mira Vista

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
18.3 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean n secure hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast offerings. Pleasant stay."
United States
Thomas
$122 nightly
The price is $142
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

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, (1,386 reviews)
"Clean and nice staff!"
United States
Jasmin
$142 nightly
The price is $159
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
15.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,133 reviews)
"Nice historic hotel. I'd stay there again."
United States
David
$180 nightly
The price is $207
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
17.4 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay and property"
United States
Heather
$315 nightly
The price is $356
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Claremont Resort & Club

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, facilities such as pool, restaurant, and fitness center are nice. Room was nice as well. The area surrounding the hotel was great as well. "
United States
Michael
$152 nightly
The price is $171
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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, (1,267 reviews)
"Really nice place. "
United States
David
$152 nightly
The price is $171
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3.0 star property
5.4 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Pretty location, friendly and helpful staff."
United States
Elisabeth
$135 nightly
The price is $154
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
3.5 star property
2.4 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"I’m satisfied with my first stay at your hotel. "
United States
Agnes
$140 nightly
The price is $157
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
3.3 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (464 reviews)
"not many amenities, but a great place to stay. "
United States
Nicole
$135 nightly
The price is $151
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
The Evergreen

Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Best Western Corte Madera Inn
2.5 star property
2.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great amenities and very friendly staff. Great value."
Canada
jonathan
$140 nightly
The price is $157
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Metro Hotel and Cafe

Metro Hotel and Cafe
3.0 star property
18.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"LOVE this hotel-everything about it!"
United States
Jack
$102 nightly
The price is $117
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Metro Hotel and Cafe

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, (7,339 reviews)
"Excellent stay!!!"
United States
Teresa
$176 nightly
The price is $208
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Lodge at Tiburon

The Lodge at Tiburon
3.5 star property
7.7 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Linda
$232 nightly
The price is $260
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Tiburon

Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
2.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"It was nice"
United States
Pat
$151 nightly
The price is $169
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Marin Suites 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.

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.

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 Falkirk Cultural Center.

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.

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.

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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?
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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.