Downtown San Marcos

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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

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

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

San Marcos Premium Outlets

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

All smiles at Salt Lick!

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

CA $94
per adult
90% 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
The price is CA $132 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $132
CA $152 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & 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! (2,116 reviews)
"The location of this hotel is great, it's right in-between San Marcos and new Braunfels which is where me and my partner kept going to during our stay. Staff is very friendly and the hotel is in a nice semi secluded area behind the San Marcos outlets. I gave 4 stars only because some small renovations ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 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
The price is CA $126 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $126
CA $143 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Our stay was great, staff was friendly and very helpful. The property itself was a little dated and falling apart, the front door bottom metal seal had nails sticking out (very dangerous for kids) The inside window curtain hangers were falling down. Other than that everything was provided and comfy. ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 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
The price is CA $150 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $150
CA $182 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & 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! (538 reviews)
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"1st room we were given was not up to par. Very out dated, had a smell upon arrival, kitchen cabinet off henges, stains on sofa, a toilet didn’t flush. Could not get a hold of front desk so I had to drive back to office area to voice concerns. Front desk had to put work orders in to get concerns corrected. ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2025

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 out of 5
108 N I-35, San Marcos, TX
The price is CA $118 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $118
CA $136 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"My family loved it the staff is so friendly the hotel area is perfect for entire family,restaurants close by our rooms are so clean and lobby area"

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

3 out of 5
1619 N I 35, San Marcos, TX
The price is CA $91 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $91
CA $105 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels

AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels

2 out of 5
1254 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $103 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
CA $103
CA $117 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (551 reviews)
"It was noxe"

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos

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Heritage

4/5(1 area review)

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

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

Downtown San Marcos

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