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 San Antonio River and Alamo during your trip.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, SouthTown SA Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown San Antonio. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk and Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio .

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 709 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 Market Square. San Antonio River and Alamo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Antonio include San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, Aztec Theater and Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. While you're out sightseeing, Plaza de las Islas and Tower Life Building 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 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Downtown San Antonio

"Complete relaxing expereance, will do again."

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas

"This is our second time at Hotel Contessa. We love this hotel and its amenities. This trip the hot tub was down and water level was below the jets. It was disappointing as that was one of the reasons we chose Hotel Contessa was the rooftop hot tub, but everything else was great. We will be back."

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26 Feb - 27 Feb

"The hotel was right on the river walk and we had easy access to walk right onto the river walk and explore. It was extremely convenient and the hotel was also nice, and we had a nice view from our balcony "

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28 Feb - 1 Mar

"Nice hotel, customer service was excellent."

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"Staff were all nice ! Clean rooms"

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"This is a great option if you're staying in San Antonio. I missed the deadline to book accommodations onsite at the conference I was attending and came across the Riverwalk Plaza on Expedia. It's tucked away a bit (my uber driver was shocked to learn of this hotel lol), but it's a nice spot and less than a 5 min walk to the main streets. The lobby and my room were both clean, cozy and well maintained. When I messaged the front desk about issues with the room's heating, they sent someone to fix...

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

"Hotel was attentive to every request. Graciously received because traveled with 3 other high maintenance ladies 😊"

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6 Mar - 7 Mar

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"Staff was very helpful, hotel was well cared for and room was spacious. Nice breakfast was included. Highly recommend. "

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

"Very clean and well kept "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

"This property is expensive based on the room and the facility available. If someone is looking very close proximity to riverwalk then it make sense. "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"I would say your manager needs to take a look at your staff looking at the breakfast on the 9th floor they are all walking around from the show walking dead also none of the burners were on for the breakfast brunch at 10:00 am. Also the nite before one young lady was serving practically the whole bar area - the others were hiding behind a curtain in the ROJO lounge pretty sad when so many young ones want jobs. Hope your manager takes a walk around! I was not impressed first morning coffee...

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7 Mar - 8 Mar

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Location was perfect. Some updating of the facilities is needed."

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

"Great location, staff very welcoming and helpful!!"

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11 Mar - 12 Mar

"Great experience at a renovated property. Staff were very helpful. Clean rooms. "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Took my wife for Valentine’s Day Has the best view of the city with great service"

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27 Feb - 28 Feb

"Impressed with the cleanliness of a hotel of that age."

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"It's a historic hotel that's right across the street from the Alamo and a couple short blocks from the Riverwalk. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was substantial with many options for everyone. We enjoyed our stay here."

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

"Hotels.com booked the wrong night, so I was told I had to call Expedia to get the reservation changed to 2/17 check-in date. I could not understand 3/4 of what the lady (apparently from India) was trying to say to me. Luckily the young girl at the hotel check-in desk was extremely nice and helpful; she spoke with the India lady and 15-20 minutes later the reservation was finally changed. I then learned that the rate of $114 shown on googlemaps does not include tax, guest service fee ($28+),or...

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25 Feb - 26 Feb