Downtown San Antonio

San Antonio

Downtown - Riverwalk featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and boating
Downtown - Riverwalk showing signage
Downtown San Antonio
Downtown - Riverwalk which includes boating, a river or creek and a bridge
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-kilometer) San Antonio River Walk from a number of points in the center of the city, each offering access to a myriad of activities. A range of colorful 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 cozy cafés and bars. 

Follow the path to see the colorful 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 center 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

Riverwalk Plaza
Riverwalk Plaza
4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is P4,920 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P4,920
P5,816 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
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! (5,484 reviews)
"Very affordable. The place is impeccable, the service is just as great. The rooms are beautifully renovated. I happen to have the city view. Breathtaking. Also, it is located in the middle of everything; the Alamo and river walk are just a walking distance from the hotel. Located in a very safe part ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 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
The price is P6,771 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P6,771
P8,003 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (3,498 reviews)
"Very nice & cleanest property"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Crockett Hotel
Crockett Hotel
3 out of 5
320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX
The price is P5,438 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P5,438
P6,428 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,421 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Crockett Hotel
Omni La Mansion del Rio
Omni La Mansion del Rio
4 out of 5
112 College St, San Antonio, TX
The price is P10,181 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P10,181
P12,215 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,641 reviews)
"All of the staff was amazing. Very friendly and helpful. Valet parking is expensive but there is a public garage across the st that was very convenient and only $10. The rooms were great, views were awesome. Will visit again for sure."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Omni La Mansion del Rio
Menger Hotel
Menger Hotel
3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is P6,430 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P6,430
P7,600 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,355 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel!"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Menger Hotel
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX
The price is P8,623 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P8,623
P11,667 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (1,931 reviews)
"Perfect out of the lime light and access to everything in downtown!"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
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