Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide

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

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown San Rafael

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 ฿4,944 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿4,944
฿7,185 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,522 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing and a great money saver. Location is perfect and very centrally located to everything along the piers. I do think the suite should have included the microwave. Instead we had to ask for one that cost an additional $20."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,078 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿6,078
฿7,153 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,270 reviews)
"No microphone in the room and make sure you ask that there will be no adjoining rooms if you don’t want one"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,602 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿6,602
฿9,295 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,342 reviews)
"We stay hotel 4 days and overall our experience was excellent the staff were friendly and welcoming room was clean and comfortable and we truly enjoy our stay especially enjoyed time spending time at the bar while watching soccer There was just on unfortunate incident while enjoying my cocktails ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,810 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,810
฿7,083 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,013 reviews)
"Clean room with very good location near Fisherman’s Wharf. Friendly, helpful staff."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe 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 ฿4,935 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,935
฿5,808 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,950 reviews)
"It was our 3rd time staying here. It's the only hotel I stay at when I come to SF. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and they make me feel welcomed, which hasn't always happened in the past with other hotel staff. Love they have they're own parking garage. We've never had issues with a brake ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,158 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿5,158
฿6,071 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,295 reviews)
"Relatively short (15-20 min) & easy walk to the pier. Friendly staff. The reusable water bottles were a nice perk."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

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

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.

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.

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 Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Marin County Civic Center.

Gerstle Park

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

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.



Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide