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A sign for Marin Lodge with a 'No Vacancy' message.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a building with a tiled roof and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

A person standing at a reception desk with a television mounted on the wall above, a thermostat, and a computer monitor to the right.

1. Marin Lodge

Lincoln, 1.2 km from Marin History Museum

Betsy

SAR 447

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large sign for AC Hotels Marriott, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A meat slicer with a red wheel, placed on a marble countertop in a kitchen setting.

A modern conference room with a long table, several chairs, and a glass partition.

2. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Downtown San Rafael, 0.1 km from Marin History Museum

Courtney

SAR 935

SAR 1,049 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant interior with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a counter.

A lobby with striped chairs, a blue armchair, a map on the wall, and a red carpet.

A hallway with framed pictures on the walls, including a prominent California poster.

A building with the sign 'San Anselmo Inn' and 'Gale & Co.' on the facade.

3. San Anselmo Inn

2.9 km from Marin History Museum

Richard

SAR 470

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.

4. Villa Inn

Lincoln, 1.1 km from Marin History Museum

Robert

SAR 426

SAR 477 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by potted plants and trees.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a television on a wooden stand.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

5. Panama Hotel

Gerstle Park, 0.8 km from Marin History Museum

Diana

SAR 335

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A reception desk with a sign reading "NORTH BAY INN" above it.

A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a table with a tray.

A North Bay Inn sign with a vacancy message, surrounded by landscaping and a building with a red-tiled roof.

6. North Bay Inn

Canal, 2.3 km from Marin History Museum

Eric

SAR 456

SAR 511 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign for 'SureSt Hotel', and a view of parked cars.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a palm tree, and a house with a tiled roof and a metal fence.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Canal, 2.4 km from Marin History Museum

Dillon

SAR 422

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the water and city skyline.

A waterfront building named 'The Inn Above Tide' with a view of the water and city skyline.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows overlooking the sea, and a cozy seating area.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a bed.

8. The Inn Above Tide

14 km from Marin History Museum

George

SAR 1,977

SAR 2,254 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pathway leading to a house with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with a herringbone pattern.

A house with a wooden door, a small porch with a bench, and a fenced backyard.

A wooden door with a number '9' sign, a surfboard decoration, and a chair inside.

9. Surf Lodge

12.8 km from Marin History Museum

megan

SAR 919

SAR 1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of trees.

A modern hotel with a palm tree in the foreground, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.

10. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

8.4 km from Marin History Museum

Michael

SAR 546

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A waterfront deck with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and boats docked in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds.

A living room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and abstract paintings.

A woman holding a glass of wine, overlooking a marina with boats and a city skyline in the background.

11. Waters Edge Hotel

13 km from Marin History Museum

Janet

SAR 1,050

SAR 1,178 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden bridge in a forested area with large trees and ferns.

A two-story house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a balcony with a view of trees and a garden.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a television, a cabinet, and a chair.

12. Mill Valley Inn

8 km from Marin History Museum

pia

SAR 1,050

SAR 1,178 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel exterior with outdoor seating, string lights, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered area and outdoor seating.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

15.7 km from Marin History Museum

Mereseini

SAR 747

SAR 852 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a balcony with a view.

A bar area with two 'The Bistro' signs, glasses, and a candle on a marble counter.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living area with a sofa and ottoman.

A lobby with a large digital display, two potted plants, and a modern design.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

18.1 km from Marin History Museum

Bernard G

SAR 539

SAR 594 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern outdoor living area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern building with a sign reading "the evergreen" and a patio area with outdoor seating.

A hotel entrance with a red door, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.

15. The Evergreen

5.7 km from Marin History Museum

Merary Suyen

SAR 502

SAR 562 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a sink, and a large mirror.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a view through the window.

A room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

16. Hotel Mac

13.7 km from Marin History Museum

Jeed

SAR 482

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A modern interior with a seating area, a round table, a television, and decorative elements.

A modern bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and decorative rings on the wall.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

9.6 km from Marin History Museum

Joanne

SAR 639

SAR 730 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A fire feature with a view of mountains, a table with a plate of snacks and two glasses of wine, and wicker chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a park through a glass door.

A tree with white blossoms in a park with a lake in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of a lake.

18. Acqua Hotel

9.8 km from Marin History Museum

Siena

SAR 986

SAR 1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern patio with a view of a marina and hills in the distance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a marina.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining table, and a seating area with a view of the marina.

19. Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa

13.8 km from Marin History Museum

Ugochi

SAR 1,011

SAR 1,245 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A circular fire pit with seating around it, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola overhead.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a shower, and a TV.

20. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

5.1 km from Marin History Museum

Nathan

SAR 546

SAR 612 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Marin History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marin Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 356 reviews	View
San Anselmo Inn	8.6 Excellent 243 reviews	View
Villa Inn	8.4 Very good 1,006 reviews	View
Panama Hotel	7.8 Good 206 reviews	View

Top Marin History Museum Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

10/10 Excellent

"Good place, rooms are too big for a single guest"

North Bay Inn

8/10 Good

"It was clean and staff was friendly. However, the bed was a little lumpy and I could hear the guest next to my room talking late into the night."

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

8/10 Good

"carpets are really dirty, i would want to bring extra towels to throw down for walking around barefoot. no soap at sink; the body wash and shampoo + conditioner options in shower appear to be the same pink goop so don't expect nice hair or fresh skin if using those staff was not very welcoming.., not rude but not friendly. their dog is, though! :) might bark at first, but after a couple sniffs and chin/cheek scratch it was all good. stayed two nights and it served purpose"

Charming 2.5 bedroom 1 bath house with Heated floor, WiFi in peaceful San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

"This was a good place to stay in the Gerstle Park neighborhood. It is a spacious and comfortable place. It was good for our dogs as well. We enjoyed our time here, and communication with the host was clear. Thanks!"

Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony

10/10 Excellent

"Such a lovely view - drinking coffee on the good sized balcony felt like I was up in a tree house amidst the greenery. In reality you are less than a mile walk down hill to the vibrant San Rafael Downtown. The host responded quickly when I had walking direction questions. The shower was a dream. The bed was very comfortable and I had lots of room to make myself at home. Street parking was easy during the day but a bit challenging coming home after evening outings. I would totally come back next time I’m seeing friends in Marin easy to navigate to from the freeway."

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as described, would definitely stay again."

Charming Mediterranean Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location right in downtown San Rafael. Super quiet at night. Love having the windows open at night. Beautiful old home!"

Cozy 2-bedroom house in charming San Rafael with AC, WiFi

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was very nice and peaceful. Felt safe and was the place was spotless. Bedding was very nice luxurious. Beautiful fresh picked vases of flowers in two of the rooms. Saw a cute deer outside at night while on balcony. Enjoyed my stay very much."

Cheerful home in Heart of Marin County

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect home base for us during this trip, great central location for all kinds of Bay Area activities! Incredible amount of space and the owner thought of everything!"

Other attractions near Marin History Museum

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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Falkirk Cultural Center

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Falkirk Cultural Center during your trip to San Rafael. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.

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Rebound Bookstore

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Rebound Bookstore during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

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Marin Bocce Federation

Catch an event at Marin Bocce Federation, and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as biking. While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

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San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

9.8/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as biking. Amble within the lush forest or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Gerstle Park

7.4/10 (8 reviews)

Gerstle Park is just one of the places to see in San Rafael, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and biking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Dominican University of California

8.8/10 (56 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

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Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

9.2/10 (22 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Marin History Museum?

Marin History Museum is located in a scenic area of San Rafael that travelers like for its seaside and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 30 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Marin History Museum?

Adjacent to Marin History Museum, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a bar. Other good choices close by include Villa Inn and Panama Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Marin History Museum?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Marin History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Marin History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Marin History Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Marin History Museum?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Marin History Museum, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Marin History Museum?

Explore notable local landmarks like Mission San Rafael Arcangel, American Legion Log Cabin, and Robson-Harrington House. You can check out the local talent at Sweetwater Music Hall, Fairfax Pavillion, and Barn Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Phoenix Lake, Gerstle Park, and Field of Dogs Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Marin History Museum hotels

1. Marin Lodge

2. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

3. San Anselmo Inn

4. Villa Inn

5. Panama Hotel

6. North Bay Inn

7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

8. The Inn Above Tide

9. Surf Lodge

10. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

11. Waters Edge Hotel

12. Mill Valley Inn

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

14. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

15. The Evergreen

16. Hotel Mac

17. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

18. Acqua Hotel

19. Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa

20. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

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Top Marin History Museum Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

North Bay Inn

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Charming 2.5 bedroom 1 bath house with Heated floor, WiFi in peaceful San Rafael

Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

Charming Mediterranean Guest House

Cozy 2-bedroom house in charming San Rafael with AC, WiFi

Cheerful home in Heart of Marin County

Other attractions near Marin History Museum

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Falkirk Cultural Center

Rebound Bookstore

Marin Bocce Federation

San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

Gerstle Park

Dominican University of California

Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

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