Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide

San Marcos

An aerial view of a city with various buildings, roads, and green spaces.
A waterfall cascading into a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a balcony overlooking the scene.
A person sitting in a field of tall grass with a clear sky in the background.
A river flowing over rocks with a waterfall, surrounded by trees and a park area.
A statue of a mounted figure, a building labeled "Owen's Pub," and a cactus plant.

Stay near popular Downtown San Marcos attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St. New Braunfels TX
The price is ฿2,572 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿2,572
฿2,965 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,256 reviews)
"Great location. Check in staff were very friendly. Rooms were great."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2 out of 5
1550 River Rd San Marcos TX
The price is ฿2,652 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,652
฿3,049 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Marcos Premium Outlets and Bobcat Ballpark are ...
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
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 ฿3,138 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,138
฿3,609 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,795 reviews)
"What I didn't like is that the ac . can't be lowered or the temperature can be raised, that's inconvenient for people who suffer from high blood pressure. Also the bath tub is very slippery Lo que no me gustó es que el aire no se le puede bajar o subir la temperatura, eso es inconveniente para personas ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2 out of 5
1321 North I-35 San Marcos TX
The price is ฿1,645 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿1,645
฿1,891 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (1,011 reviews)
"First customer service was horrible, I needed towels and went to front desk and asked for towels, I was told to get them myself from the laundry. I asked if anyone could send them to the room and she said no. Second went to get towels and they didn't have any, was told to come back another time, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
1001 E Mccarty Ln San Marcos TX
The price is ฿4,376 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,376
฿5,082 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,389 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff. We enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

2.5 out of 5
2212 Interstate 35 San Marcos TX
The price is ฿2,326 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,326
฿2,675 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,009 reviews)
"I had a very disappointing stay at this hotel. The room was not clean when I arrived, with dust on the surfaces and stains on the linens. To make matters worse, the air conditioning was incredibly loud and barely cooled the room down, making it very difficult to sleep. When I approached the staff ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Studio 6 San Marcos, TX
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Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

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

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 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.



Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide