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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a receptionist.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and a corner location.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

1. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Downtown San Rafael, < 0.1 mi from Marin History Museum

Courtney

£201

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

2. Villa Inn

Lincoln, 0.7 mi from Marin History Museum

Robert

£85

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by potted plants and trees.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a television on a wooden stand.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table.

3. Panama Hotel

Gerstle Park, 0.5 mi from Marin History Museum

Diana

£72

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception desk with a sign reading "NORTH BAY INN" above it.

A North Bay Inn sign with a vacancy message, surrounded by landscaping and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a table with a tray.

4. North Bay Inn

Canal, 1.5 mi from Marin History Museum

Eric

£105

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a palm tree, and a house with a tiled roof and a metal fence.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign for 'SureSt Hotel', and a view of parked cars.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

5. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Canal, 1.5 mi from Marin History Museum

mirela

£95

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.

A modern hotel with a palm tree in the foreground, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of trees.

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.

6. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

5.2 mi from Marin History Museum

Robert

£133

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel exterior with outdoor seating, string lights, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering views of the outside.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

9.8 mi from Marin History Museum

Mereseini

£146

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern outdoor living area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

A modern building with a sign reading "the evergreen" and a patio area with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel entrance with a red door, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.

8. The Evergreen

3.6 mi from Marin History Museum

Rod

£109

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

A kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a view through the window.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and pendant lighting.

9. Hotel Mac

8.5 mi from Marin History Museum

Kathy

£106

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a large digital display, two potted plants, and a modern design.

A bar area with two 'The Bistro' signs, glasses, and a candle on a marble counter.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

11.2 mi from Marin History Museum

Bernard G

£113

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A circular fire pit with seating around it, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola overhead.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A buffet setup with coffee machines, cereal, and fruit.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a view of the street outside.

11. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

3.2 mi from Marin History Museum

Nathan

£138

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and decorative rings on the wall.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

A modern interior with a seating area, a round table, a television, and decorative elements.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

6 mi from Marin History Museum

Joanne

£155

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a view of the surrounding floors.

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a large digital art display.

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, tiered seating, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Civic Center, 2.2 mi from Marin History Museum

Shrleen

£139

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A sign for Marin Suites Hotel with a clear view of the road and surrounding vegetation.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a round table, and two sofas.

A reception area with a counter, a wall-mounted printer, and a window with a view of outdoor plants.

14. Marin Suites Hotel

3 mi from Marin History Museum

Jocelyn

£134

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with "Tiburon."

A hotel with a prominent entrance, stone facade, and outdoor seating area.

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and multiple stools.

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and large windows with curtains.

15. The Lodge at Tiburon

8 mi from Marin History Museum

Kristen

£156

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with leather booths, wooden tables, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

16. Marin Hilltop Hotel

2.4 mi from Marin History Museum

Huthesia

£136

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a carpeted floor.

A walk-in closet with a blue wall, white shelving, and a hanging rod.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, featuring a sign for 'Towneplace Suites by Marriott.'

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Pablo

10.9 mi from Marin History Museum

Hugo

£108

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story motel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with a tiled floor, wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a trash bin.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

18. Rodeway Inn San Pablo Hilltop

10.2 mi from Marin History Museum

francisco

£71

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A reception area with a wooden floor, blue patterned chairs, a colorful sofa, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious hotel room with a patterned carpet, recessed lighting, and a door on the right.

A hotel with a modern design, a prominent sign for SureStay Plus Hotel, and a parking lot with a few cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a bathroom door.

19. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Point Richmond

8.9 mi from Marin History Museum

Heather

£75

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A lobby with a blue sofa, a bowl of apples, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk with a mirror.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A garden with a stone fountain, a pathway, and a lamp post.

A hotel entrance with a cobblestone driveway, palm trees, and a stone facade.

20. Inn Marin and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

6.6 mi from Marin History Museum

Lauren

£87

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Marin History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 344 reviews	View
Villa Inn	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Panama Hotel	7.8 Good 202 reviews	View
North Bay Inn	7.8 Good 984 reviews	View
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael	6.6 1,001 reviews	View

Top Marin History Museum Hotel Reviews

Villa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very satisfactory. Very happy with Villa Inn. Great location on Lincoln Ave in beautiful San Rafael CA. I was very happy with all amenities at the hotel."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable, quiet, safe place."

Marin Suites Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is a convenient place to stay centrally and along Hwy 101 in Marin County; it's easy to get anywhere in Marin or out to the Pacific Coast from here. The property is aged, yet the rooms are clean and well-maintained. The staff are quite nice and the outdoor courtyard areas are a plus, pool, hot tub, common areas, BBQ area are inviting and kept up. Its a solid 3-star property."

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near shopping and restaurants. Nice room with comfy bed, beautiful roof top restaurant/ bar. We really enjoyed our stay at this upscale hotel!"

Panama Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the Jennifer room. It is a shared bathroom in the hall. We only stayed one night, but it was wonderful. Next time I will book a room with a private bath."

Charming 2.5 bedroom 1 bath house with Heated floor, WiFi in peaceful San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

"This was a good place to stay in the Gerstle Park neighborhood. It is a spacious and comfortable place. It was good for our dogs as well. We enjoyed our time here, and communication with the host was clear. Thanks!"

Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony

10/10 Excellent

"Such a lovely view - drinking coffee on the good sized balcony felt like I was up in a tree house amidst the greenery. In reality you are less than a mile walk down hill to the vibrant San Rafael Downtown. The host responded quickly when I had walking direction questions. The shower was a dream. The bed was very comfortable and I had lots of room to make myself at home. Street parking was easy during the day but a bit challenging coming home after evening outings. I would totally come back next time I’m seeing friends in Marin easy to navigate to from the freeway."

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as described, would definitely stay again."

Charming Mediterranean Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location right in downtown San Rafael. Super quiet at night. Love having the windows open at night. Beautiful old home!"

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Mission San Rafael Arcangel

9.0/10 (73 reviews)

This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history.

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Falkirk Cultural Center

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Falkirk Cultural Center during your trip to San Rafael. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

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Rebound Bookstore

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Rebound Bookstore during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

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Marin Bocce Federation

Catch an event at Marin Bocce Federation and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as cycling.While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

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San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

9.8/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as cycling.Amble within the lush forest or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Gerstle Park

7.4/10 (8 reviews)

Gerstle Park is just one of the places to see in San Rafael, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this family-friendly area.

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Dominican University of California

8.8/10 (56 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California as part of your travels around San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

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Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

9.2/10 (22 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Marin History Museum?

Marin History Museum is located in a scenic area of San Rafael that travellers like for its seaside and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Marin History Museum?

Adjacent to Marin History Museum, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a bar. Other good choices close by include Villa Inn and Panama Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Marin History Museum?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Marin History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Marin History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Marin History Museum.

What can I see and do near Marin History Museum?

Explore notable local landmarks like Mission San Rafael Arcangel, American Legion Log Cabin and Robson-Harrington House. You can check out the local talent at Sweetwater Music Hall, Fairfax Pavillion and Barn Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Phoenix Lake, Gerstle Park and Field of Dogs Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Marin History Museum hotels

1. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

2. Villa Inn

3. Panama Hotel

4. North Bay Inn

5. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

6. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

8. The Evergreen

9. Hotel Mac

10. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

11. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

12. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

14. Marin Suites Hotel

15. The Lodge at Tiburon

16. Marin Hilltop Hotel

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Pablo

18. Rodeway Inn San Pablo Hilltop

19. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Point Richmond

20. Inn Marin and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Top Marin History Museum Hotel Reviews

Villa Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Marin Suites Hotel

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Panama Hotel

Charming 2.5 bedroom 1 bath house with Heated floor, WiFi in peaceful San Rafael

Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

Charming Mediterranean Guest House

Other attractions near Marin History Museum

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Falkirk Cultural Center

Rebound Bookstore

Marin Bocce Federation

San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

Gerstle Park

Dominican University of California

Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

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