Floodlit limestone facade of the Alamo mission church in San Antonio at dusk beside a Texas flag

Cheap hotels & rooms in San Antonio

San Antonio is one of Texas’s most visited cities, with the Alamo, the River Walk and a UNESCO-listed chain of Spanish colonial missions. Hotels crowd the River Walk; rooms a few blocks away or out by the freeways are usually much cheaper.

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Where to find cheap rooms in San Antonio

River Walk & Downtown

The heart of the city, near the Alamo and riverside restaurants — convenient but pricier.

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Pearl District

A redeveloped brewery complex north of downtown with restaurants and a farmers market.

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King William & Southtown

Historic homes, B&Bs and galleries just south of downtown.

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Northwest & SeaWorld

Near SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, with many family hotels.

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Airport

Chain hotels north of downtown, often the best value.

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Famous hotels in San Antonio

The Menger Hotel

A historic 1859 hotel right next to the Alamo.

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Hotel Emma

A boutique hotel in a restored brewhouse at the Pearl.

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Map of cheap hotels in San Antonio

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When to book a cheap hotel in San Antonio

Spring and fall have the best weather; April’s Fiesta San Antonio is fun but busy, and summers are hot.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it worth staying on the River Walk?

It is the most convenient area, but hotels a few blocks away are often much cheaper and still walkable.

When are San Antonio hotels most expensive?

During Fiesta in April, major conventions and holiday weekends.

Can I visit the missions without a car?

The Mission Reach trail along the river lets you bike between them, and buses serve some missions; a car is easiest.