Downtown San Antonio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown - Riverwalk featuring heritage architecture, boating and a bridge
Downtown - Riverwalk featuring signage
Downtown San Antonio
Downtown - Riverwalk featuring a bridge, boating and a river or creek
Downtown - Riverwalk showing 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-kilometer) San Antonio River Walk from a number of points in the center of the city, each offering access to a myriad of activities. A range of colorful 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 colorful 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 center 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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Activities


Our pick of the best 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 AU$179 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very good! (4,897 reviews)
Awesome!!!!
"What an amazing stay! We were accommodated so well and the place was gorgeous! Staff were super friendly and rooms and common areas were clean and well kept. Location to riverwalk was perfect. We will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Riverwalk Plaza
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
3 out of 5
303 Blum Street, San Antonio, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,479 reviews)
"Great experience with check in."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
Crockett Hotel
Crockett Hotel
3 out of 5
320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX
The price is AU$214 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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! (2,340 reviews)
Crockett Hotel
"Unfortunately, we were on the 2nd floor right above the tavern so we could hear the music until they closed, and the Alamo area right outside is being redone so we could hear them when they started work around 6:30 am. However, we want the work done and the room rate was significantly lower. The ..."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Crockett Hotel
Menger Hotel
Menger Hotel
3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is AU$217 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,231 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It was nice, quiet, and walkable to the river walk and literally right next door to the Alamo. If you stay here get the address to the entrance (where the valet is) from the hotel in advance. The address online will take you to a spot that inaccessible by car."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Menger Hotel
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 AU$226 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (3,225 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean rooms. Everything was perfect and will come back again."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
4 out of 5
600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX
The price is AU$325 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$325
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,100 reviews)
"great hotel & awesome location. The staff is amazing!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
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Near East Side

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

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Dignowty Hill

While visiting Dignowty Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Carver Community Cultural Center and Healy-Murphy Park.

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Tobin Hill

While visiting Tobin Hill, you might make a stop by sights like San Antonio River and Pearl District.

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Denver Heights

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