Hotels in San Rafael

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Where to stay in San Rafael?

2 restaurants, breakfast served
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, (214 reviews)
The price is $167
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Front of property
Panama Hotel
Panama Hotel
Panama Hotel
2.0 star property
Gerstle Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (129 reviews)
The price is $89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Panama Hotel
Exterior
Marin Lodge
Marin Lodge
Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
The price is $109
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Marin Lodge
Italian cuisine
Villa Inn
Villa Inn
Villa Inn
2.0 star property
Lincoln
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
The price is $122
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Villa Inn
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
2.5 star property
Canal
6.4 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
The price is $91
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
Reception
North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn
2.0 star property
Canal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (945 reviews)
The price is $110
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
North Bay Inn
Lounge
Marin Hilltop Hotel
Marin Hilltop Hotel
Marin Hilltop Hotel
3.5 star property
North San Rafael Town Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,273 reviews)
The price is $127
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marin Hilltop Hotel
Bar (on property)
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
3.5 star property
Civic Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,023 reviews)
The price is $158
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
Pool
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
2.5 star property
Southeast San Rafael
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
The price is $119
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
Terrace/patio
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
2.5 star property
Corte Madera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
The price is $132
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Lounge
Marin Suites Hotel
Marin Suites Hotel
Marin Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
Corte Madera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
The price is $137
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Marin Suites Hotel
Terrace/patio
The Evergreen
The Evergreen
The Evergreen
2.0 star property
Corte Madera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (404 reviews)
The price is $125
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
The Evergreen
Dinner served, American cuisine
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3.0 star property
Novato
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
The price is $127
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
The Lodge at Tiburon
The Lodge at Tiburon
The Lodge at Tiburon
3.5 star property
Tiburon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
The price is $195
$246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
The Lodge at Tiburon
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
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,818 reviews)
The price is $122
$191 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
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
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,273 reviews)
The price is $112
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 star property
Marina District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,265 reviews)
The price is $89
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Courtyard
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,383 reviews)
The price is $125
$189 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Terrace/patio
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,665 reviews)
The price is $116
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lombard Plaza Motel
Lombard Plaza Motel
Lombard Plaza Motel
2.0 star property
Marina District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
The price is $85
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Lombard Plaza Motel
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Budget hotels in San Rafael and vicinity

Lobby
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1000)
The price is $47
$55 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Hotel North Beach
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Pool
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East

Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East

Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
2.5 star property
Southeast San Rafael
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
$16 off
The price is $139
per night
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
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Exterior
Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
$30 off
The price is $119
per night
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Marin Lodge
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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, (214 reviews)
The price is $183
per night
$411 total
includes taxes & fees
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

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Front of property
Panama Hotel

Panama Hotel

Panama Hotel
2.0 star property
Gerstle Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (129)
The price is $89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Panama Hotel
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When is the best time to visit San Rafael?

Our prices for hotels in San Rafael are cheapest in January
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Top neighborhoods in San Rafael

Southeast San Rafael

San Rafael's Southeast San Rafael neighborhood offers attractions including San Francisco Bay.

Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

Downtown San Rafael

The Downtown San Rafael neighborhood offers attractions such as Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards.

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.

Dominican

San Rafael's Dominican neighborhood offers attractions including China Camp State Park.

Top landmarks in San Rafael

Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

4.4/5 (28 reviews)
California's 20th mission began as a hospital for Native Americans in 1817, now featuring a 1949 replica chapel and museum. Explore religious artifacts while enjoying the peaceful mission gardens.
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China Camp was a bustling shrimp fishing community, but faded away under the burden of many external pressures. Now, it's a California State Park with beautiful trails, views of the bay, and buildings that tell the stories of this community. #Parks
Photo by Vijay Narasimhan
Open Photo by Vijay Narasimhan

China Camp State Park

4.1/5 (7 reviews)
Hike through 15 miles of trails where a historic Chinese fishing village meets scenic San Pablo Bay views. The museum tells the story of 1880s shrimp fishermen who once called these shores home.
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Learn more about San Rafael

San Rafael is hailed for its festivals and entertainment while top attractions include San Francisco Bay. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center.

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Mission San Rafael Arc?ngel was founded on December 14, 1817 as a medical asistencia ("sub-mission") of the Mission San Francisco de As

Check out reviews of San Rafael hotels guests love

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent
"A great View and a great value. Staff was friendly!"
Tom 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in San Rafael?
Marin Lodge, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown and Marin Hilltop Hotel are all properties that our guests really like.
Can I book refundable accommodations in San Rafael?
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to San Rafael, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in San Rafael if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 49 vacation homes. In addition, you can choose from 17 apartments.
What will the weather in San Rafael be like during my visit?
September and August are typically the warmest months in San Rafael when the average temp is 63°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 51°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.
Why should I book my San Rafael hotel through Hotels.com?
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