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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, (235 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Eric
$180 nightly
The price is $202
Mar 29 - Mar 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, (7,371 reviews)
"excellent breakfast and location "
United States
Leslie
$177 nightly
The price is $209
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
3.3 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"Easy access, beautiful location and nice stay."
United States
Guadalupe
$135 nightly
The price is $151
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
The Evergreen

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, (2,444 reviews)
"Great stay! "
United States
Jeremy
$224 nightly
The price is $264
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
17.4 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
sheharyar
$246 nightly
The price is $277
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Claremont Resort & Club

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, (4,332 reviews)
"Great location great breakfast restaurant!"
United States
Maria
$112 nightly
The price is $129
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Courteous staff, quick check in and found the room super clean."
United States
Alazar H
$146 nightly
The price is $164
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
15.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,137 reviews)
"Friendly staff, large room, very quiet."
United States
Adam
$196 nightly
The price is $226
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

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, (1,268 reviews)
"It was nice stay for family"
United States
Arun
$152 nightly
The price is $171
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
12.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,310 reviews)
"The staff was amazing as well as the room and the location to local attractions "
United States
Rachael K
$174 nightly
The price is $204
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

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, (3,849 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Richard
$173 nightly
The price is $203
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (1,011 reviews)
"Great staff,nice room,decent breakfast just overall a great place to stay very pleased "
United States
jerel chester
$122 nightly
The price is $142
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
12 mi from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was great, hotel was very clean, very nice location..."
United States
Jose
$98 nightly
The price is $108
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mira Vista

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)
"Friendly staff, easy check in, spacious clean room, comfortable bed, quiet, great value for the area. Lots of good dining options nearby. Highly recommend, will be back."
United States
Brad
$109 nightly
The price is $122
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Marin Lodge

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, (2,456 reviews)
"Great location on the wharf, with many restaurants, and activities in the area."
United States
Frank
$182 nightly
The price is $214
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

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, (1,515 reviews)
"Good location nice rooms "
United States
Gillian
$126 nightly
The price is $147
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

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, (2,025 reviews)
"Check-in and check-out went smoothly with staff, clean rooms and overall nice hotel. "
United States
Giovanna
$169 nightly
The price is $199
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hotel VIA

Hotel VIA
4.0 star property
15.3 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,519 reviews)
"Great front desk staff , and great service "
United States
Marcus
$179 nightly
The price is $211
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel VIA

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, (1,002 reviews)
"LOVE this hotel-everything about it!"
United States
Jack
$95 nightly
The price is $109
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Metro Hotel and Cafe

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,757 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff, and nice hotel. "
United States
Nivia
$168 nightly
The price is $198
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.