Downtown San Rafael Hotels, San Rafael

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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, (214 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Eric
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,890 reviews)
"Awesome hotel from the rooms to the staff! Will definitely come back and refer this hotel. "
United States
Steven
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Warwick San Francisco

Warwick San Francisco
4.0 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Room was great and clean, amazing ambiance. Staff was always able to answer any questions. Both the restaurant and the bar were alright. A little noisy from outside noises, but otherwise a great place for a good price."
United States
Cody
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Warwick San Francisco

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
23.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,085 reviews)
"Nice staff, prime location "
United States
Donn Carlo
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
The Pickwick Hotel

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,104 reviews)
"the hotel is in a good place."
United States
Hume
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel G San Francisco

Hotel G San Francisco
4.0 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel, with great staff "
United States
Maria
Hotel G San Francisco

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,153 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in and out. "
United States
Laura
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
28 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful historical property with everything you need and a great location."
United States
Robert
The price is AU$501
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Claremont Resort & Club

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
4.0 star property
23.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,049 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
Australia
David
The price is AU$375
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

Hotel Fusion

Hotel Fusion
3.5 star property
23.2 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"good room and location "
United States
Anna
The price is AU$1,346
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Hotel Fusion

Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square

Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square
4.0 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Stayed for two night and had an Amazing experience with staff. Loved that the hotel was dog friendly and provided what I needed for my pups stay! Overall had a wonderful experience and a plus was there amazing bedding with European duvets which provided extra comfort with my stay ! "
United States
Valerie
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
25.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,202 reviews)
"It was nice stay for family"
United States
Arun
The price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

The Phoenix Hotel

The Phoenix Hotel
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun hotel; clean and comfortable!"
United States
Kim
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Phoenix Hotel

Columbus Motor Inn

Columbus Motor Inn
2.5 star property
21.1 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent affordable rooms! Extremely helpful and friendly staff, parking was very convenient and really nice location! We had an excellent trip because of this hotel! "
United States
Devesh
Columbus Motor Inn

Hotel 32One

Hotel 32One
3.0 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (725 reviews)
"Great room and courteous staff. "
United States
Lorenzo
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Hotel 32One

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,378 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
25.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,313 reviews)
"Convenient location, friendly staff"
United States
Diane
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel
4.0 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"I had a great stay. The room was nice, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were very helpful."
United States
Luke
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Galleria Park Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
23.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Super helpful people in the front desk and breakfast was delicious"
United States
Marta Isabel Vanegas
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,266 reviews)
"We loved our stay! "
United States
Christine
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

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

Southeast San Rafael

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

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.

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.

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.

Gerstle Park

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

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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.