An aerial view of a city with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a hilly backdrop.

Search Hotels in Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

This weekend
7 Aug - 9 Aug
Next weekend
14 Aug - 16 Aug

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Selecting then applying a filter from this group will update the results on a new page

Our top choices for Downtown San Rafael hotels

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

1. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (320 reviews)
"Exellent hotel"
United States
Adel
The price is 6.228.834 ₫
6.988.440 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Exterior

2. Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 1.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great family run place quiet and friendly"
United States
kay
The price is 3.389.862 ₫
3.796.645 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Marin Lodge
Terrace/patio

3. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, nice location, very friendly staff and spacious room"
United States
Sandra
The price is 4.407.083 ₫
4.944.528 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Fitness facility

4. Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Best family friendly hotel we have rented."
United States
Nikaela
The price is 2.686.007 ₫
3.013.565 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Marin Suites Hotel
Dinner served

5. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Richard
The price is 3.955.102 ₫
4.516.528 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Terrace/patio

6. The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (658 reviews)
"It was a very clean place to stay. The beds were comfortable and the AC worked great! I would stay there again!"
United States
Ashley
The price is 4.138.785 ₫
4.635.439 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Evergreen
Exterior

7. 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, (5,013 reviews)
"A great stay at a great location."
United States
Blythe
The price is 3.438.214 ₫
3.960.883 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Lobby sitting area

8. 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, (7,596 reviews)
"Great breakfast, and overall great stay conveniently located in Fisherman's Wharf"
United States
Saba
The price is 3.554.353 ₫
5.265.949 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

9. The Lodge at Tiburon

The Lodge at Tiburon
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this lodge. Booked it 3d time and looking forward to stay again!"
United States
Edward
The price is 4.537.496 ₫
6.122.781 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Lodge at Tiburon
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

10. 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, (6,114 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Sampada
The price is 3.998.198 ₫
4.705.602 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Terrace/patio

11. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
24.5 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,274 reviews)
"We had a great stay and loved the breakfast!"
United States
Xiaolei
The price is 5.570.936 ₫
6.556.713 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Terrace/patio

12. 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, (1,227 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Bay view was beautiful!"
United States
Aryan
The price is 3.857.672 ₫
4.328.115 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

13. 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, (1,625 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay."
United States
richard
The price is 4.073.090 ₫
4.864.380 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Sports facility

14. 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, (1,382 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Daniel
The price is 4.230.758 ₫
4.746.700 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Terrace/patio

15. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
4.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,392 reviews)
"Great location, and also budget friendly"
United States
Goutam
The price is 4.440.982 ₫
5.226.694 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Property amenity

16. 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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,423 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and staff was very friendly and helpful."
United States
Scott Eugene
The price is 4.230.758 ₫
5.833.426 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 star property
21 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,619 reviews)
"Clean room, great and friendly staff, and breakfast was great."
United States
Angel
The price is 3.552.786 ₫
4.181.450 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Café

18. Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Location near Golden Gate Park was great"
United States
Sean
The price is 6.412.752 ₫
7.458.832 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stanyan Park Hotel
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

19. Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
19.3 km from Downtown San Rafael
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms are fine Hotel was good for location and was close to our relative Staff was very nice and they have breakfast good for price"
United States
shelly
The price is 2.766.368 ₫
3.043.041 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Hotel Mira Vista
Terrace/patio

20. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,110 reviews)
"Location is ideal!"
United States
danny
The price is 4.660.346 ₫
6.775.233 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

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 Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

Rolling green hills with a mountain range in the background.

Terra Linda

Terra Linda 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.

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.

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.

Lincoln

While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center.

Top Downtown San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good
"Good size too"
Malanie 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown San Rafael?
Expedia has 7 Downtown San Rafael hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater San Rafael area.
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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park while you're in the neighbourhood. 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.