Downtown San Antonio

San Antonio

Downtown - Riverwalk showing heritage architecture, a bridge and boating
Downtown - Riverwalk which includes signage
Downtown San Antonio
Downtown - Riverwalk showing a bridge, boating and a river or creek
Downtown - Riverwalk featuring signage

Explore the network of pedestrian paths that follows the beautiful San Antonio River to discover restaurants and bars, gift shops, galleries and museums.

The San Antonio River Walk is a picturesque way to navigate across downtown and to explore the banks of the river, which are one of the city’s major entertainment precincts.

You can enter the 15-mile (24-kilometre) San Antonio River Walk from a number of points in the centre of the city, each offering access to a myriad of activities. A range of colourful Tex-Mex restaurants, cocktail bars and open-air music venues provide entertainment on the restaurant terraces overlooking the river. You can find many of San Antonio’s independent musicians here performing rock, folk and Mariachi music within the cosy cafés and bars.

Follow the path to see the colourful boats that line the water’s edge or take a cruise along the river for a relaxing journey through the heart of the city. Make sure to stop at La Villita Historic Arts Village, a highlight along the River Walk. Here you can admire exhibitions of local and international art and browse more than 30 boutique craft stores.

Stroll further along the riverbank from the centre of town to the Museum Reach cultural precinct. Pass under drooping trees, flowering shrubs and landscaped garden areas. The San Antonio River is a haven for the city’s wildlife and you’re likely to see ducks and squirrels playing in the area. Arriving at Museum Reach, you’ll find the San Antonio Museum of Art and a number of San Antonio’s upscale restaurants overlooking the river.

The San Antonio River Walk is well serviced by all modes of public transport and metered parking can be found at each entrance to the trail. Visit the San Antonio River Walk to see why it has become one of the most popular attractions in Texas.


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Top hotels in Downtown San Antonio

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX
The price is RM559 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM559
RM776 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,059 reviews)
"Not sure"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

3 out of 5
425 Bonham, San Antonio, TX
The price is RM368 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM368
RM435 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,790 reviews)
"Wonderful property, so clean and fresh. Only tiny knock is the channel guide on the TV was wrong, but so minor! A GREAT value, just a few minutes walk to Alamo and Riverway!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,909 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Riverwalk Plaza
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

3 out of 5
105 S Saint Marys Street, San Antonio, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM507 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM507
RM599 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,859 reviews)
"Totally satisfied with the staff, location beautiful atmosphere and will definitely return very soon."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

4 out of 5
123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX
The price is RM643 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
RM643
RM909 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,845 reviews)
"We were down with friends to enjoy the river walk. Hotel is in a great location and the bartenders were terrific. Only negative was on the hotel credit I was given daily that it didn’t count for breakfast. I was never told that."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
Hotel Contessa

Hotel Contessa

4 out of 5
306 W Market Street, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,348 reviews)
"The Valet were great, despite it very busy. Checking in was quick, simple, and easy. Our room was beautiful, separate living room space and bedroom quarters. The only problem we had was the shower water only getting to warm and nothing beyond that, and there was no microwave in the room."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Contessa
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