Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos





Visit Downtown San Marcos
Stay near popular Downtown San Marcos attractions
Things to do

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Cable Wakeboard Park All Day Pass in New Braunfels

Private Texas Wine Experience: Dripping Springs Edition
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
"Location was perfect. We arrived & didn’t need to drive anywhere. Getting in park an hour early & s’mores in the evening were our favorite things."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
"Room was not clean, towels were stained and dirty, room had a musty smell"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
"Nice place, clean and I had ice close to me. Very convenient."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
"The room looked nothing like the photos online. The rooms was dirty …the carpet wasn’t clean… food on the floor…the fridge was dirty with food in the crevices..the bedding comfort set / blanket was stained. There was only one working ice machine for the entire hotel. Breakfast was the worse I have ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

Rio Vista
While Rio Vista isn't home to many top sights, San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dunbar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunbar and surrounding area, you can visit Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.

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

Westover
While there might not be top attractions in Westover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.
Millview East
While there might not be top attractions in Millview East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
