Downtown San Antonio Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
River Walk
River Walk is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.
Alamodome
Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Henry B. González Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Henry B. González Convention Center during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Alamo
You can browse the exhibits at Alamo, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Market Square
During your trip to San Antonio, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Market Square. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Shops at Rivercenter
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Shops at Rivercenter during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Downtown San Antonio
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
Hotel was updated however you can tell the bathtub and toilets are old. They were stained and tarnished. The beds were horrible; especially the sofa bed. Also, there aren’t many options for the breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Riverwalk Plaza
The room was very clean. I loved are view and large windows. The room stayed cold at night which was important to us. Pictures online are a little deceiving. Room is outdated. Bathroom outdated. Not sure what all of the rattling was above restroom. Kind of seemed related to maybe showers going or ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Crockett Hotel
Nice room, spacious bathroom. Everyone was friendly. We opted to stay an extra day which was readily accomodated. I rented a scooter for my elderly mother which our concierge helped with. The restaurant was great as was the breakfast cafe.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Super nice very upscale. Wasn’t cheap with all the add ons. Great location.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Menger Hotel
Gorgeous hotel
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Staff was friendly and hotel was clean. The indoor pool water was a little cloudy. But overall I would stay at the Drury hotel again.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Antonio
Lavaca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lavaca and surrounding area, you can visit Alamodome and Hemisfair Park.
Dignowty Hill
While visiting Dignowty Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Fairchild Tennis Center and Carver Community Cultural Center.
Near East Side
If you're spending some time in Near East Side, Alamodome and Historic Sunset Station are top sights worth seeing.
Pearl District
You'll love the stunning river views in Pearl District, and you might want to stick around to check out San Antonio River, a top place to visit.
Tobin Hill
Tobin Hill might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and San Antonio Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
Unique features of Midtown include the river views and bars. Make a stop by San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium or The DoSeum while you're exploring the area.
