Downtown San Marcos, TX

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Popular places to visit

Charles S. Cock House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Charles S. Cock House Museum

Texas Music Theater

You can enjoy a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Texas Music Theater

Hays County Historic Courthouse

You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a trip to Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Hays County Historic Courthouse

San Marcos Premium Outlets

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to San Marcos Premium Outlets, a favorite shopping spot in San Marcos. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

San Marcos Premium Outlets

Texas State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Texas State University, during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Texas State University

Rio Vista Park

Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Rio Vista Park

Things to do

Austin Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Olympian

Austin Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Olympian

$50
per adult
Austin Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Olympian
All smiles at Salt Lick!

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

$69
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
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Downtown San Marcos Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

3 out of 5
111 Centerpoint Ct, San Marcos, TX
$89 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$103 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,201 reviews)
Road Trip
"Easy and Quick check in. Staff friendly and very helpful with information and directions to area shopping and dinning. The room was clean and very comfortable. I would stay here again..."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
The Resort at Schlitterbahn

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St., New Braunfels, TX
$75 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$85 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Plenty to do even in the off season!"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG

3 out of 5
17545 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX
$157 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$171 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Canyon Lake. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (638 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and available. Room was dusty and could have been cleaner, but i didnt complain, so really no opportunity for them to fix it. Price was very reasonable for what i got. Overall not disappointed in my choice."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
1001 E Mccarty Ln, San Marcos, TX
$154 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$177 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
"Nice hotel, but omelet kitchen is too small for a large hotel resulting in a very long slow-moving wait in line.."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2 out of 5
1321 North I-35, San Marcos, TX
$50 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$58 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6/10 (1,026 reviews)
"The staff was great. Our biggest complaint was there was not a refrigerator, but we knew that going in. The odd thing was there was not hairdryer! The bed was comfortable, the air conditioner was amazing, the pool and area was clean."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
15295 Highway 35, Bldg 900, Buda, TX
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$91 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Marcos

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Heritage

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.

Heritage
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Rio Vista

3/5(37 area reviews)

While Rio Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum.

Rio Vista
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Dunbar

When in Dunbar, you can plan a visit to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dunbar
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Westover

When in Westover, you can plan a visit to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westover
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Millview East

When in Millview East, you can plan a visit to Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Millview East
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Downtown San Marcos, TX

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