Downtown San Antonio

San Antonio

Downtown - Riverwalk showing heritage architecture, boating and a river or creek
Downtown - Riverwalk which includes signage
Downtown San Antonio
Downtown - Riverwalk which includes a bridge, boating and a river or creek
Downtown - Riverwalk featuring signage

Explore the network of pedestrian paths that follows the beautiful San Antonio River to discover restaurants and bars, gift shops, galleries and museums.

The San Antonio River Walk is a picturesque way to navigate across downtown and to explore the banks of the river, which are one of the city’s major entertainment precincts.

You can enter the 15-mile (24-kilometre) San Antonio River Walk from a number of points in the centre of the city, each offering access to a myriad of activities. A range of colourful Tex-Mex restaurants, cocktail bars and open-air music venues provide entertainment on the restaurant terraces overlooking the river. You can find many of San Antonio’s independent musicians here performing rock, folk and Mariachi music within the cozy cafés and bars.

Follow the path to see the colourful boats that line the water’s edge or take a cruise along the river for a relaxing journey through the heart of the city. Make sure to stop at La Villita Historic Arts Village, a highlight along the River Walk. Here you can admire exhibitions of local and international art and browse more than 30 boutique craft stores.

Stroll further along the riverbank from the centre of town to the Museum Reach cultural precinct. Pass under drooping trees, flowering shrubs and landscaped garden areas. The San Antonio River is a haven for the city’s wildlife and you’re likely to see ducks and squirrels playing in the area. Arriving at Museum Reach, you’ll find the San Antonio Museum of Art and a number of San Antonio’s upscale restaurants overlooking the river.

The San Antonio River Walk is well serviced by all modes of public transport and metered parking can be found at each entrance to the trail. Visit the San Antonio River Walk to see why it has become one of the most popular attractions in Texas.


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Downtown San Antonio Hotel Deals

Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is CA $123 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $123
CA $145 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (5,680 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Riverwalk Plaza
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

3 out of 5
105 S Saint Marys Street, San Antonio, TX
The price is CA $177 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
CA $177
CA $209 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,613 reviews)
Nice historic building on the River Walk
"Cool, historic bank building in a great location. Works well as a hotel. Lots of amenities. Staff always super friendly and helpful. Could use a little TLC in places, most notably the elevator interiors."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Menger Hotel

Menger Hotel

3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is CA $160 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $160
CA $190 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,410 reviews)
"Staying at this hotel was great. Everything was in walking distance and history of the hotel."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Menger Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

3 out of 5
425 Bonham, San Antonio, TX
The price is CA $116 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $116
CA $137 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,691 reviews)
"Everybody was nice, the facility was clean, this hotel is more like a live In hotel, where you stay for a long period of time. The only thing bad I have to say is the pillows were not comfortable,very flat."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
Omni La Mansion del Rio

Omni La Mansion del Rio

4 out of 5
112 College St, San Antonio, TX
The price is CA $225 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
CA $225
CA $271 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,686 reviews)
"Omni La Mansion was perfect for our quick getaway. The hotel back door access the riverwalk and all its shops and restaurants. The River City Mall was within walking distance, perfect to shop or watch a movie. The best part was the parking across the street in City Parking Garage $10 per day instead ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Omni La Mansion del Rio
Crockett Hotel

Crockett Hotel

3 out of 5
320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX
The price is CA $128 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $128
CA $151 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,425 reviews)
"Everything about this place just brings excitement the food was very good and the room service was amazing and everything was very close so it’s made the trip very enjoyable."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Crockett Hotel
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