Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide
San Rafael





Visit Downtown San Rafael
Stay near popular Downtown San Rafael attractions
Things to do

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

San Francisco Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour
Top hotels in Downtown San Rafael

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Though the property is older, it appears recently renovated and was clean. The staff was also great."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff at the hotel went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful experience. The hotel was in a great location. We had breakfast at the restaurant which had a lovely atmosphere, great staff and delicious food."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"We have stayed here before and had a great experience. This time our first room had a smoke smell to it so I went back to the front desk and they immediately switched our room, no questions asked. I was very appreciative since we didn’t want our clothes to smell as we went out. The rooms are great! ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"good"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Amazing Hotel really close to the embarcadero. This hotel is located in the financial district between the places to visit. Staff was great like always and there's lots of parking nearby. Room was clean and air conditioning was amazing."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

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.

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.

