Hotels in San Antonio

San Antonio Hotels

If you’re traveling to San Antonio, Texas’ second biggest city, get ready for an endless array of historic sights, modern art meccas, and cool cowboy culture. This sprawling, bustling city - speckled with idyllic green spaces - offers something for all, whether you’re captivated by rustic stone missions or like to let-loose to late-night live music. San Antonio is also a shoppers’ paradise, boasting plenty of up-scale mega malls and funky flea markets.

Things to see

San Antonio’s most iconic sight is undoubtedly The Alamo, a former Roman Catholic mission and fortress that dates back to 1744. This sun-kissed white-washed building, designed in classic Spanish Colonial architecture, was the site of the riveting Battle of The Alamo in 1836. Today, you can amble around its peaceful grounds and learn about its captivating history. If you want more old-world Spanish architecture, head to the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park. Meanwhile, art enthusiasts should visit the McNay Art Museum, which displays an extensive collection of fine European and American art by big names like Picasso and Georgia O’Keeffe. If you’re traveling with kids, check out Sea World San Antonio and watch the sleek-black killer whales dance in the water and jump through the air. Cap off your day at the River Walk - winding footpaths that run alongside San Antonio’s glimmering river, lined with boutiques, cafes, and bars.

Hotels in San Antonio

If you’re looking for cheap hotels in San Antonio, then you’re in luck - the city’s central area offers plenty of inexpensive 2-star hotels, motels, and inns. Enjoy the air-conditioned guest-rooms, free guest parking, and no-charge in-room WiFi - all for low prices. For something more upscale, stay in a 3-star San Antonio hotel. Here, you’ll enjoy glistening, crystal-clear outdoor pools and snazzy bar lounges. If you’re after lavish relaxation - including full service spas and fine in-house dining - stay in a 4-star San Antonio hotel.

Where to stay

As such a sprawling city, San Antonio can seem difficult to navigate - but all you need to do is get a handle on its distinct neighborhoods. Downtown San Antonio is the city’s urban core, a round-the-clock hub of activity. By day, visit its key tourist hotspots, like The Alamo, and the Rivercenter Mall - a vast haven of brand-name stores. By night, check out its bouncing live music bars and sociable restaurants. For a more chilled-out area, head north of Downtown to Alamo Heights, where the city’s galleries and green space thrive. Meanwhile, history-buffs will want to stay in Midtown, San Antonio’s most historic neighborhood.

How to get to San Antonio

The city is well served by San Antonio International Airport, based a mere 9 miles from Downtown. The airport’s 3 runways mostly deal with domestic flights - from top US cities like Chicago and New York - and a handful of international flights from Mexico. If you’re traveling from overseas, you’ll need to catch a quick, hour-long connecting flight at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. From San Antonio Airport, take the Bus Line 5 to Downtown for cheap travel, or hop in a speedy taxi cab. There are also convenient car rentals onsite. Once in the city, the extensive bus network can get you almost anywhere, but taxis are a good option too.