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Our top choices for Downtown San Marcos hotels

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos
2.5 star property
1.6 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"It met my needs."
United States
Kyle
The price is ฿2,970
฿3,416 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos
A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, and friendly staff!"
United States
Quanise
The price is ฿3,599
฿4,138 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos
A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great breakfast, location nearby restaurants. Travel for business, was great stay."
United States
douglas
The price is ฿2,828
฿3,252 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

4. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University
2.5 star property
1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved our room and breakfast"
United States
celes
The price is ฿2,238
฿2,574 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Comfort Suites Near Texas State University
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

5. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel to stay in"
United States
Samantha
The price is ฿3,461
฿4,182 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG
A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent 'E' on the building, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
3.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,375 reviews)
"Very clean and relaxing stay"
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿4,381
฿5,087 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

7. Best Western San Marcos

Best Western San Marcos
2.5 star property
Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (998 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly.breakfast was excellent"
United States
Sylvia
The price is ฿2,873
฿3,304 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Best Western San Marcos
A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Downtown San Marcos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,774 reviews)
"Pleasant stay."
United States
Kevin
The price is ฿3,171
฿3,647 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Downtown San Marcos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay!Great location."
United States
Josiah
The price is ฿3,656
฿4,204 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

10. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG
2.5 star property
5.5 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast and coffee was delicious"
United States
Jessica
The price is ฿3,595
฿4,303 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

11. The Crystal River Inn

The Crystal River Inn
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (276 reviews)
"i loved this place, will stay again."
United States
Matt
The price is ฿4,676
฿5,377 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Crystal River Inn
An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a covered seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a grill station.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Angel
The price is ฿3,400
฿3,910 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos
A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, bar stools, a built-in TV, and a brick accent wall.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Downtown San Marcos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (585 reviews)
"Great property! Enjoyed the location close to campus and the breakfast."
United States
Heather
The price is ฿3,901
฿4,486 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very close to san marcos river, I enjoyed it with my wife and brother"
United States
Jadelyn
The price is ฿1,999
฿2,299 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Downtown San Marcos
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great, convenient location."
United States
Mary
The price is ฿2,295
฿2,639 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television on the wall.

16. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos
2.0 star property
Rio Vista, 1.3 km from Downtown San Marcos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean rooms."
United States
Amanda
The price is ฿2,043
฿2,349 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Red Roof Inn San Marcos
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

17. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
2.0 star property
2.3 km from Downtown San Marcos
6.6 out of 10, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice check in, clean room perfect for everything we needed"
United States
Sarah
The price is ฿1,680
฿1,932 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
A circular stone fire pit with seating around it, set in a courtyard with a fence and trees.

18. Courtyard San Marcos

Courtyard San Marcos
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel, nothing special, but nice, clean, and quiet."
United States
Nicholas
The price is ฿3,296
฿3,791 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard San Marcos
A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area, and a sign indicating pool rules.

19. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Downtown San Marcos
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable beds."
United States
Richard
The price is ฿3,629
฿4,341 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG
A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

20. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
2.0 star property
2.7 km from Downtown San Marcos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (463 reviews)
"It was very clean and quiet."
United States
Tenika
The price is ฿2,654
฿3,053 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown San Marcos

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
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A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,008 reviews
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A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
2,774 reviews
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A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families in Downtown San Marcos

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos
2.5 star property
San Marcos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003)
The price is ฿2,970
฿3,416 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

Find the best Downtown San Marcos areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Heritage

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

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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 Aquarena Springs Museum.

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.

Top Downtown San Marcos Hotel Reviews

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean room right on the river. Got a suite. Full kitchen. Only downfall is the train rolling through at 4am."
Robert 4-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Resort at Schlitterbahn

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Marcos like?
Travellers to San Marcos's Downtown San Marcos neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Downtown San Marcos travel tips? Make sure that you visit San Marcos River and Hays County Historic Courthouse while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown San Marcos area?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in San Marcos, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Marcos.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Marcos, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown San Marcos.
What is there to do in this San Marcos neighbourhood?
Sights like Texas Music Theater and Charles S. Cock House Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown San Marcos. San Marcos River and Hays County Historic Courthouse are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. The Marc, Calaboose African American History Museum and Cheatham Street Warehouse are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown San Marcos. While you're out sightseeing in San Marcos, make sure that you visit other sights such as Witliff Collections or Strahan Coliseum.