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San Rafael, United States
23 Feb — 24 Feb2
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Tips for booking hotels in San Rafael, CA

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in San Rafael, CA. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 16 February 2025.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:July
Average price in San Rafael:S$ 209/night
Cheapest price found:S$ 86/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
S$ 181 - S$ 241
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
S$ 198 - S$ 222
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in San Rafael, CA

Discover affordable stays in San Rafael, CA that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in San Rafael, CA can be found for as low as S$ 134 per night. There is currently one property in San Rafael, CA that can be booked for this price. Panama Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in San Rafael, CA. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in San Rafael for the selected dates. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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4 Bayview Street, San Rafael, CA, United States
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 134
Avg. per night
737 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, United States
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 135
Avg. per night
865 Franciso Blvd East, San Rafael, CA, United States
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 139
Avg. per night
1735 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 154
Avg. per night
1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 162
Avg. per night
1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA, United States
4.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 165
Avg. per night
1775 Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael, CA, United States
4.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 169
Avg. per night
101 Mcinnis Parkway, San Rafael, CA, United States
3.5 km from city centre
Pool
S$ 241
Avg. per night

Where to stay in San Rafael, CA

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About San Rafael, CA

Serving as the seat of Marin County, San Rafael hugs the northern end of San Francisco Bay where it meets San Pablo Bay. Originally home to the Coast Miwok people, it was founded as a Spanish mission in 1817 before being incorporated as a city in 1874, following the American Conquest of California.

Things to do in San Rafael

One of the city’s most important architectural landmarks is the Mission San Rafael Archangel, which was founded as a hospital to treat Native Americans. While the original buildings were taken down in 1870, a replica chapel built in 1949 stands on the site and houses a small museum. Nearby is the modern Parish Church, which features a large bronze sculpture of Saint Raphael.

A short walk away is Art Works Downtown, a not-for-profit arts centre that occupies one of San Rafael’s historic buildings. It houses four galleries where changing exhibitions are held, as well as artist studios, a jeweller’s guild and a ceramics centre. Check out the goods for sale in the clothing boutique or coincide your visit with one of the regular events and art classes.

San Rafael is a convenient base for visiting China Camp State Park, which preserves a historic Chinese American shrimp fishing village and a prehistoric shell midden. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is best explored along its hiking and mountain biking trails. On Chinese-American Heritage Day, lion dances and tai chi demonstrations are held at the park.

Getting around San Rafael

San Rafael is around 30 minutes’ drive from San Francisco and 40 minutes from San Francisco International Airport, which has flights to destinations across the globe. Regular trains stop at the San Rafael railway station and buses travel throughout the city. San Rafael’s downtown area can easily be explored on foot.

Facts about staying in San Rafael, CA

Find useful tips and insights about staying in San Rafael to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 16 February 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in San Rafael?

    Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County (8.3/10 from 727 reviews), Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County (8.0/10 from 1,287 reviews), and Ac Hotel San Rafael Downtown (8.3/10 from 32 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in San Rafael.

  • What is a good hotel near Marin County Civic Center?

    A good hotel close to Marin County Civic Center is Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County (rated 8.3/10 from 727 reviews).

  • What is a good hotel in San Rafael near Mission San Raphael Archangel?

    Marin Lodge is the most recommended hotel near Mission San Raphael Archangel on HotelsCombined (scoring 9.1 over 1,030 reviews).

  • Is there a good hotel near Marin County Farmers' Market?

    Close to Marin County Farmers' Market you will find Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County, which has a rating of 8.3 over 727 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting California?

    In addition to San Rafael, travellers opt to visit Los Angeles when visiting California. San Francisco is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in San Rafael?

    In total, there are 81 hotels to choose from in San Rafael, compared to 101,712 properties in California.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in San Rafael?

    The most popular landmark in San Rafael is Marin County Civic Center located in San Rafael, followed by Mission San Raphael Archangel and Marin County Farmers' Market, located in San Rafael and San Rafael, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in San Rafael, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

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