Downtown San Rafael, CA

San Rafael

An aerial view of a city with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a hilly backdrop.
A pink church with a central tower, two side towers, and a large cross at the top.
A white building with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A statue of a man holding a staff in a garden with a white building in the background.
A statue of a man holding a staff in front of a white building with windows and a red roof.

Stay near popular Downtown San Rafael attractions

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

9.0/10 (73 reviews)
Find out about the history of San Rafael when you spend time at Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.
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Downtown San Rafael Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AED 520 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
AED 520
AED 763 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,669 reviews)
"Great location….came back after hours and had a grocery type station in the lobby. Offered ice and heating up of sandwich. Ice in cups for cosmos! Above and beyond!"

Reviewed on 19 September 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is AED 590 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
AED 590
AED 694 total
20 Sep - 21 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,321 reviews)
"Always good good location"

Reviewed on 19 September 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 576 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
AED 576
AED 678 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,554 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 September 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is AED 621 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
AED 621
AED 731 total
20 Sep - 21 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is AED 379 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
AED 379
AED 447 total
20 Sep - 21 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

4 out of 5
345 Stockton St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 588 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
AED 588
AED 865 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Grand Hyatt 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.

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 Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart.

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.

Rolling green hills with a mountain range in the background.

Terra Linda

While there might not be top attractions in Terra Linda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin County Civic Center and American Legion Log Cabin.

A mountain range with a sunset sky.

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.

Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Lucas Valley-Marinwood might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown San Rafael, CA

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