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Our top choices for Downtown San Rafael hotels

Exterior
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (206)
"Room was spotless, housekeeping accommodating, nice facilities, excellent bar in lobby"
United States
Ethan
The price is ₩217,691
₩244,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Lobby sitting area
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (7240)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is ₩143,694
₩228,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Front of property - evening/night
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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, (2194)
"Great hotel "
United States
Tanya
The price is ₩158,410
₩186,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2231)
"This was a very nice hotel. Clean, friendly staff, close to everything but also not in the middle of the business of San Francisco. I will definetly stay here again. "
United States
Christina
The price is ₩155,699
₩226,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3830)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is ₩182,586
₩281,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
22.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5041)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is ₩161,466
₩190,037 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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, (4028)
"It was a great stay "
United States
Yagnesh
The price is ₩171,269
₩197,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Terrace/patio
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

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, (2832)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is ₩144,570
₩170,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Lobby
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
3.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1115)
"Great hotel"
United States
Michelle
The price is ₩194,624
₩229,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Lobby sitting area
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3113)
"Great place to stay in the coty"
United States
Steve
The price is ₩109,191
₩129,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Interior
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1091)
"Wonderful, will stay here again."
United States
Jennifer
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Exterior
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
23 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2795)
"Clean hotel, great location, kind staff! "
United States
Felix
The price is ₩1,512,662
₩1,780,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

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, (1303)
"Convenient location, friendly staff"
United States
Diane
The price is ₩160,024
₩195,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

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, (1001)
"The room are very clean and the staff is very courteous and friendly. "
United States
Maria Carmen
The price is ₩164,349
₩189,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
Game room
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2337)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is ₩181,087
₩264,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Exterior
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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, (1190)
"Excellent staff, room, atmosphere."
United States
Mary
The price is ₩207,599
₩232,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Exterior
The Mosser

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"room was perfect, the bed so comfy, the bedroom had a full bath which is hard to find in sf and for the price was good, also perfect location, personnel was kind i will come back "
Mexico
Miguel
The price is ₩90,818
₩106,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
The Mosser
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"The entire stay was fabulous…room, breakfast, friendliness of staff, comfort and quiet!"
United States
Carol
The price is ₩207,599
₩232,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

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, (1163)
"Great staff and services provided."
United States
Charles
The price is ₩162,691
₩182,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Corner Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"My room was clean, the staff is great and the amenities are great as well "
United States
Edwin
The price is ₩113,527
₩192,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
YOTEL San Francisco
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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.

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.

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.

Top Downtown San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location, the cutest lobby bar with great bartenders, rubber ducks! "
Loretta 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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.