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A modern kitchen with a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A conference room with a long wooden table, black chairs, and three ceiling lights.

A room with a variety of decorative mirrors and wall art, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a red chair.

A Starbucks with a brick facade and large windows.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

0.5 km from El Mercado

Felipe

CA $205

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with sofas and armchairs.

A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and chandeliers.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and a decorative ceiling.

2. The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Adverl

CA $268

CA $320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a city skyline.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large tree.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a central bar counter, and six bar stools.

A modern reception area with a central counter, potted plants, and a sloped ceiling with exposed beams.

3. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

Downtown San Antonio, 1.1 km from El Mercado

don

CA $262

CA $347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a sign for OSTRA, and balconies with railings.

A lobby with a large wooden sculpture, a reception desk, and a balcony with ornate railings.

A spa area with a hot tub, potted plants, and a towel rack.

A modern building with a stone facade, a stone staircase, and a small water feature.

4. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio, 0.8 km from El Mercado

Amber

CA $501

CA $594 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A riverboat with a pink and blue exterior, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a palm tree.

A wooden dining table with a decorative metal partition, potted plants, and a fruit bowl.

A grand staircase with ornate black railings, a marble floor, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

A spacious courtyard with a central fire feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

5. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Michael

CA $206

CA $284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor pool area with a stone wall, a water fountain, and a bridge connecting different levels.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a bridge over a canal, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.

A spacious conference room with a long table and leather chairs, a bar area with stools, and a modern ceiling design.

6. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Rebekah

CA $182

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern building with a dining area, outdoor seating, and a canal.

A riverside building with outdoor seating, a boat dock, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a foosball table, and a colorful shelf.

7. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Twyla

CA $294

CA $386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged under a tree with hanging lanterns, large windows with a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and hanging lights, a central bar counter, and multiple seating arrangements.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building with a unique curved glass facade and a large, illuminated sculpture in the foreground.

8. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

Downtown San Antonio, 1.2 km from El Mercado

Anne Robinson

CA $431

CA $509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A person swimming in a clear, turquoise pool.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and potted plants.

An outdoor bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and a seating area with sofas.

A bar area with a variety of bottles, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

9. Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Antonio, 1.2 km from El Mercado

Janice

CA $253

CA $344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hallway with a wooden console table displaying books and decorative items, flanked by two framed movie posters on the wall.

A living room with a brown leather chair, a beige sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.

A garden with colorful chairs and a variety of plants.

10. The Madison Riverwalk

Arsenal, 1.4 km from El Mercado

Rachel

CA $253

CA $473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a clear view of city buildings and a tower.

A wine cellar with glass walls and shelves filled with wine bottles.

A hallway with a wooden door, black and white tiled flooring, and a mirrored wall.

A bar area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.

11. Fairmount Hotel

Downtown San Antonio, 1.1 km from El Mercado

Jo Marie

CA $323

CA $413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.

A dining area with a view of a river, a balcony, and a modern building in the background.

A multi-story building with a pool area, outdoor seating, and string lights.

12. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

Downtown San Antonio, 1.7 km from El Mercado

Lori

CA $280

CA $331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a river and city buildings.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, and a chair.

A set of stone steps leading up to a stone wall with a metal railing.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

13. Inn on the Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.8 km from El Mercado

Neil

CA $186

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A courtyard with stone planters, a small water feature, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a drink, and a decorative wall with a fountain.

A serene waterway with lush greenery and flowering plants, bordered by stone walkways.

14. Omni La Mansion del Rio

Downtown San Antonio, 0.8 km from El Mercado

Alonso

CA $244

CA $292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A staircase leading to a room with a neon sign reading "No Vaccination" and a cityscape mural on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a textured design.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a kitchen area with a bar, and a large painting on the wall.

15. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

1.8 km from El Mercado

Nilda

CA $156

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern outdoor lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and tables.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a bar area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern interior with wicker chairs, round wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a long counter, several chairs, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

16. AC Hotel by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

0.5 km from El Mercado

Nathalie

CA $181

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a carpeted floor.

A tall hotel with a sign reading "Staybridge Suites". It has multiple floors and a mix of brick and beige exterior.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a beige sofa, a small table with a lamp, and large windows offering a view of trees.

17. Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG

2 km from El Mercado

chris

CA $182

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern indoor pool area with glass railings, seating, and a bar area with screens.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, a central bar, and large windows offering views.

A well-lit food court with various food and drink options, including a deli counter and beverage dispensers.

18. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 1 km from El Mercado

Megan

CA $307

CA $409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A riverside café with outdoor seating, a bridge, and a decorative palm tree.

A hotel with a large, multi-story building, a spacious courtyard, and ornate street lamps.

A sunlit interior with a sofa, armchairs, and potted plants.

A modern building with a glass dome, surrounded by a garden with a pond and tropical plants.

19. Hilton Palacio Del Rio

Downtown San Antonio, 1.1 km from El Mercado

Jose

CA $232

CA $275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital screen, and a view of an old building through a stone archway.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, buffet area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown

Arsenal, 0.6 km from El Mercado

james

CA $139

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to El Mercado

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk	9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 183 reviews	View
Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,244 reviews	View
Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk	9.4 Exceptional 3,165 reviews	View

Top El Mercado Hotel Reviews

Crockett Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were on the smaller side, but other than that it was an amazing stay! Love the pool its shaded! The hotel is so nice and historic! Amazing staff!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

8/10 Good

"Convenient to the Alamodome with paid parking only for guests. Walking distance to Dome and River Walk. Our room had a nice view surprisingly beyond the Dennys. Great breakfast with TX shaped waffles. Friendly staff. On the cons, small lumpy pillows. The carpet in front of the bathroom and closet was soaking wet. Called the front desk about it, went to the concert, came back and the carpet was still soaking wet. No wet vac, no towels. Our socks got all wet, so that part was not a good experience."

Riverwalk Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Close to downtown and great customer service"

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

8/10 Good

"Arrived after ck in time by 1 1/2 and still had to wait 1/2hr to get in our room. We were exhausted and wanted to lay down."

Omni La Mansion del Rio

8/10 Good

"Great hotel! Very good location! I took one star out because it is a very old building and there was an overwhelming mold smell in my room. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. I like the hacienda-style architecture."

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was not very good at all"

Other attractions near El Mercado

A variety of colorful ceramic figurines and sculptures, including a basket, a skull, and a doll in a pink dress.

Milam Park

After visiting Milam Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Antonio. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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A brightly lit street with colorful flags, a building with a tower, and signs for restaurants.

Market Square

9.0/10 (10,034 reviews)

During your trip to San Antonio, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this walkable area.

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A historic cathedral with twin towers, a central rose window, and a fountain in the foreground.

San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

9.4/10 (58 reviews)

After visiting San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this walkable area.

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Centro de Artes

Enjoy a stop at Centro de Artes, an entertaining place to visit in San Antonio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Casa Navarro State Historical Park

You can browse the exhibits at Casa Navarro State Historical Park, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to San Antonio. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.

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The Alameda National Center of Latino Arts and Culture

Enjoy a stop at The Alameda National Center of Latino Arts and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San Antonio. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Spanish Governor's Palace

You can browse the exhibits at Spanish Governor's Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to San Antonio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Casa Navarro State Historic Site

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Casa Navarro State Historic Site during your trip to San Antonio. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Mercado?

El Mercado is located in a walkable area of San Antonio known for its popular theater scene and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 467 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to El Mercado?

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from El Mercado. Other good choices close by include Riverwalk Plaza and Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to El Mercado?

Expedia has 467 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from El Mercado.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Mercado, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near El Mercado.

What can I see and do near El Mercado?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Alamo, Briscoe Western Art Museum, or San Antonio Museum of Art. Cathedral of San Fernando, Aztec Theater, and La Villita are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Majestic Theatre, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, and The Rock Box if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to El Mercado?

If you're taking a train to the area, San Antonio Station is the closest stop to Downtown San Antonio. There might not be many public transportation choices near by El Mercado so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for El Mercado hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

2. The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

4. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

5. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

6. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

7. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

8. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

9. Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

10. The Madison Riverwalk

11. Fairmount Hotel

12. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

13. Inn on the Riverwalk

14. Omni La Mansion del Rio

15. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

16. AC Hotel by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

17. Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG

18. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

19. Hilton Palacio Del Rio

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to El Mercado

Top El Mercado Hotel Reviews

Crockett Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

Riverwalk Plaza

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Omni La Mansion del Rio

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk

Other attractions near El Mercado

Milam Park

Market Square

San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

Centro de Artes

Casa Navarro State Historical Park

The Alameda National Center of Latino Arts and Culture

Spanish Governor's Palace

Casa Navarro State Historic Site

Frequently asked questions

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