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2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (301 reviews)
"The place was great and clean. Just one problem was the parking is limited."
United States
guillermo
The price is £175
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Exterior

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, (4,814 reviews)
"Great stay in a beautiful setting"
United States
Pauline
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Exterior

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 0.9 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, great parking, good location, comfortable"
United States
Debra
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Marin Lodge
Terrace/patio

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great price and easily accessible, great pool area for swimming. We will stay here again."
United States
Naraya
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
City view from property

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Room was super spacious and clean. Hotel is conveniently located near BART station and the Chinese food options nearby are amazing. I would stay here again for sure!!"
United States
JOSEPHINE
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
12 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 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
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Hotel Mira Vista
Bar (on property)

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
15.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,251 reviews)
"Nice room… great location."
United States
Cameron
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Sports facility

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
The price is £145
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

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, (1,541 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Exterior

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)
"Breakfast is good！room is clean！"
United States
Suye
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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, (1,001 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
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
15.5 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,230 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, nice room."
United States
Yolanda
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Dinner served

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly staff at reception and great stay."
United States
ROGER
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Restaurant

Villa Inn

Villa Inn
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 0.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"This older property has real charm, very clean, awesome restaurant on site, excellent staff!"
United States
Irene
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Villa Inn
Bar (on property)

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice size rooms, and close to where we needed to be."
United States
Andre
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
Lobby sitting area

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, (7,499 reviews)
"Great location and good breakfast"
United States
julian
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lounge

Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
2.8 mi from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"We really liked our stay"
United States
Mark
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Marin Suites Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Such a unique, lovely area and great location for the accommodation."
Canada
Darren
The price is £192
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
The Lodge at Tiburon
Terrace/patio

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
3.3 mi from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (598 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Gina
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
The Evergreen
Terrace/patio

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
The price is £160
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

Find the best Downtown San Rafael areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Terra Linda

Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but American Legion Log Cabin and Marin County Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Southeast San Rafael

While there might not be top attractions in Southeast San Rafael, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

Lucas Valley-Marinwood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucas Valley-Marinwood and surrounding area, you can visit Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market.

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Gerstle Park

While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Falkirk Cultural Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dominican

While Dominican isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean, but didn't really have a view. The location was perfect for walking to Pier 39, China Town, etc. This more than made up for the lack of a 24 hour coffee/tea/water bar that we have been accustomed to in all of our travel from Peru to Egypt."
Joe 4-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Rafael like?
Travellers to San Rafael's Downtown San Rafael neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Downtown San Rafael travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown San Rafael.
What is there to do around this San Rafael neighbourhood?
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 neighbourhood. 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.