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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, (288 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. Will come again!"
United States
Susan
The price is NT$8,472
NT$9,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
22 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (4,718 reviews)
"Loved my stay here!"
United States
Mark Jason
The price is NT$3,825
NT$4,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Villa Inn

Villa Inn
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 1.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"This older property has real charm, very clean, awesome restaurant on site, excellent staff!"
United States
Irene
The price is NT$3,458
NT$3,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Villa Inn

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 1.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff were friendly! Location was great for our needs."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is NT$4,063
NT$4,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Marin Lodge

Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
19.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 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 NT$3,320
NT$3,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,235 reviews)
"Nice room… great location."
United States
Cameron
The price is NT$4,847
NT$5,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
29.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean, safe, well maintained"
United States
Helena
The price is NT$4,317
NT$5,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

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, (1,497 reviews)
"Fast check in, inexpensive parking and good location"
United States
douglas
The price is NT$4,252
NT$5,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

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, (1,006 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 NT$4,882
NT$5,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

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, (1,336 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 NT$5,414
NT$6,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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, (1,202 reviews)
"Clean room, Nice staff"
United States
LUCIA
The price is NT$4,623
NT$5,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
25.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location. Convenient to shopping, dining and UC Berkeley."
United States
charlene
The price is NT$5,641
NT$6,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
Frenzy Joyce
The price is NT$5,011
NT$5,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
3.5 star property
3.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice size rooms, and close to where we needed to be."
United States
Andre
The price is NT$6,346
NT$7,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (570 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Gina
The price is NT$4,960
NT$5,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
The Evergreen

Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Best Western Corte Madera Inn
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"A Well maintained and quiet place it was really a nice stay. Helpful and friendly staff as well."
United States
Richard
The price is NT$5,255
NT$5,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,543 reviews)
"Great location, nice breakfast."
United States
Jenny
The price is NT$5,323
NT$7,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Lodge at Tiburon

The Lodge at Tiburon
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Tori
The price is NT$6,907
NT$8,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Lodge at Tiburon

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
25 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,517 reviews)
"Great location, clean, and very friendly staff."
United States
Fabienne
The price is NT$8,472
NT$9,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"We really liked our stay"
United States
Mark
The price is NT$4,371
NT$4,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Marin Suites Hotel
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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.

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.

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.

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 Farmers' Market.

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.

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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

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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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park 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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Rafael include Marin History Museum, 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.