East San Antonio, TX

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East San Antonio
Japanese Tea Gardens featuring a garden and a pond
San Antonio featuring a park, landscape views and a bridge
San Antonio which includes interior views and marine life
Institute of Texan Cultures featuring a city, signage and modern architecture

Where to stay in East San Antonio

Downtown - Riverwalk which includes heritage architecture, boating and a river or creek

Downtown San Antonio

4/5(9,525 area reviews)

Explore the heart of San Antonio with top attractions like the Alamo and River Walk, or enjoy kayaking and bicycling to the World Heritage Missions. Discover historic sites, theaters, and shopping at Rivercenter, all easily accessible by public transit.

Downtown San Antonio
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Near East Side

3/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Near East Side, Alamodome and Carver Community Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.

Near East Side
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Arsenal

If you're spending some time in Arsenal, San Antonio River and Guenther Street Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Arsenal
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Lavaca

While Lavaca might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio River and Alamodome.

Lavaca
Located East of Downtown, the Hays Street Bridge has developed into the center point of a budding neighborhood.  With bars and restaurants popping up nearby, the bridge offers terrific views of the city and an urban feel.

Dignowty Hill

While visiting Dignowty Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Carver Community Cultural Center and Fairchild Tennis Center.

Dignowty Hill
There are two large tunnels running beneath San Antonio to control floods and maintain flow in the San Antonio River during times of inadequate water availability. At each tunnel endpoint there is a large modern-looking structure that is fun to view and photograph.  Nearby Roosevelt Park and the old Lone Star Brewery are also enjoyable views.

King William

While visiting King William, you might make a stop by sights like San Antonio River and Blue Star Contemporary Art Center.

King William
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St San Antonio TX
$154 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$181 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,349 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street San Antonio TX
$109 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$129 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (6,307 reviews)
Courteous staff, clean and good location

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Riverwalk Plaza
Menger Hotel

Menger Hotel

3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio TX
$100 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$118 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,688 reviews)
Cute and clean space, great price too!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Menger Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

3.5 out of 5
322 W Commerce St San Antonio TX
Stay at this apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Reasonably priced, clean, quiet, nearby parking garage and many dining and shopping options within walking distance. Only complaints is virtually no amenities pool, fitness center, or snack bar. Overall, I would most likely stay again.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!

Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!

3.5 out of 5
613 Virginia Boulevard, 1A San Antonio TX
Stay at this apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
It is a very homey feeling everything is clean and neat very safe family residential I would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!
Spacious & Homey 4br/3ba W/amenities Near Downtown

Spacious & Homey 4br/3ba W/amenities Near Downtown

3 out of 5
1435 Delaware Street San Antonio TX
Stay at this cottage in San Antonio. Enjoy free parking, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
House and stay was great! Only complaint had nothing to do with the house or host but the neighbors who had dogs who barked all night.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Spacious & Homey 4br/3ba W/amenities Near Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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