What is Downtown San Antonio like?

Downtown San Antonio is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and great live music scene. Experience the best of Downtown San Antonio with a visit to Alamo and Alamodome during your trip.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown San Antonio?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown San Antonio. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from River Walk, and it offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Riverwalk Plaza and Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown San Antonio?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Antonio, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 693 Downtown San Antonio hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Antonio, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown San Antonio.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown San Antonio?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown San Antonio? Consider La Villita, Shops at Rivercenter and El Mercado. Alamo and Alamodome are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Antonio include Aztec Theater, The San Antonio River Walk and Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. While you're out sightseeing, San Antonio River and Plaza de las Islas are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Antonio.

How can I get around Downtown San Antonio and the greater San Antonio area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at San Antonio Station.

Top 10 Downtown San Antonio Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown San Antonio hotels

An outdoor pool area with a stone wall, a water fountain, and a bridge connecting different levels.

1. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Beth

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a dining table, two sofas, a TV, and large windows with a city view.

2. Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

Downtown San Antonio

Myriam

RM689 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A courtyard with stone planters, a small water feature, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

3. Omni La Mansion del Rio

Downtown San Antonio

Ashley

RM785 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A riverboat with a pink and blue exterior, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a palm tree.

4. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Collection

Downtown San Antonio

Derrick

RM796 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with large windows and a grassy lawn.

5. Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

Downtown San Antonio

Shehzad

RM1,270 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern hotel pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk, TX

Downtown San Antonio

Hearher joi Elizabeth

RM621 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital screen, and a view of an old building through a stone archway.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown

Downtown San Antonio

james

RM495 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a reflective pool, stone facade, and balconies.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Alicia

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A riverside café with outdoor seating, a bridge, and a decorative palm tree.

9. Hilton Palacio Del Rio

Downtown San Antonio

Laurie Ann

RM793 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern indoor pool area with glass railings, seating, and a bar area with screens.

10. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Donna M

RM1,246 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

11. Hyatt Place San Antonio - Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Allen

RM633 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and tables.

12. AC Hotel by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Noel G

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Felipe

RM700 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A cityscape with buildings and fireworks in the sky.

14. Courtyard Marriott Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Kimberly

RM773 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern conference room with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk/Downtown

Downtown San Antonio

Javier

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a prominent green sign.

16. Holiday Inn San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

Downtown San Antonio

Chad

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel lobby with a sign reading "The 501 Lounge," featuring a modern design with a chandelier, seating area, and a view into the lounge.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Omar

RM456 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

18. The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio

Brandon

RM787 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio

Joanna

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a city skyline.

20. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

Downtown San Antonio

Quincy

RM1,054 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown San Antonio

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,280 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 5,399 reviews	View
The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 197 reviews	View
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Collection	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 3,206 reviews	View
Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown San Antonio

Find the best Downtown San Antonio areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown San Antonio

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Far West Side

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Uptown Central

If you're spending some time in Uptown Central, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Alamo Quarry Market are top sights worth seeing.

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Medical Center District

While Medical Center District isn't home to many top sights, Wonderland of the Americas Mall and Huebner Oaks are some notable places to visit nearby.

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