Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown San Rafael
Stay near popular Downtown San Rafael attractions
Activities
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
NZ$119
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
NZ$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
NZ$234
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge
NZ$176
per adult
Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
NZ$247
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods National Monument and Sausalito Day Tour San Francisco
NZ$174
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown San Rafael Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$250 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$250
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (6,466 reviews)
"I always stay at this hotel when I visit San Francisco. The location is central to public Transportation and there is a near by grocery store and many great restaurants. What really brings me back for multiple visits is the reliability of the cleanliness of the rooms. Every style of room I have stayed ..."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$323 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$323
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (7,735 reviews)
"There was a hidden charge with name as facility fee / charge which was around $110 that I had to pay. Expedia should have told me about such a charge if it exist."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$317 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$317
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,881 reviews)
"Centrally located, very clean and comfortable. Check in and check out were easy too."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$150 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$150
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,032 reviews)
"For a comfortable stay that's affordable, this is a good choice. There's an excellent restaurant Eastern European, Dacha, for a little more elevated dining than the fried food places that were more common, and it's a few steps from the hotel front door. Delicious but more expensive than I would have ..."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$197 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$197
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$307
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,727 reviews)
"Location is great. Staff was very nice."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
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.
Our guide on 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 Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart.
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 Mission San Rafael Arcangel.
Terra Linda
Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and American Legion Log Cabin 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 are some notable places to visit nearby.
Canal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal and surrounding area, you can visit Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.
