Fort Sam Houston Travel Guide

San Antonio

Popular places to visit

River Walk

River Walk

5/5(21 reviews)

River Walk is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

River Walk
Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and shops in this family-friendly area.

Lackland Air Force Base
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and see why people love this theme park in San Antonio. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Alamodome

Alamodome

Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this walkable area.

Alamodome
Alamo which includes a monument and a memorial

Alamo

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Learn about the fierce Battle of the Alamo and pay your respects to those lost during the Texan Revolution at this historical complex.

Alamo
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium which includes interior views, zoo animals and marine life

San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

There are nearly 800 wild and wonderful species at the zoo in the center of Brackenridge Park, not far from the city center.

San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Things to do

San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns

San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns

฿1,179
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns
SEA LIFE San Antonio

SEA LIFE San Antonio

฿815
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE San Antonio
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket

San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket

฿691
per adult
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket
Best of San Antonio Tour

Best of San Antonio Tour

฿5,372
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of San Antonio Tour
San Antonio: San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket

San Antonio: San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket

฿958
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Antonio: San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket
San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket

San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket

฿551
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Fort Sam Houston

Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,699 reviews)
"I liked the valet guys. The room was very nice. I didn't like the mixed information about late check out. I did want a late check out because I wanted to attend mass at the Sam Fernando church, but it started at ten and would last til eleven. Not giving us time to return to the room to change and ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Riverwalk Plaza
Menger Hotel

Menger Hotel

3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is ฿3,476 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,476
฿4,109 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,418 reviews)
A slice of history
"This is such an exquisite historic hotel. There are inconveniences of being a historic hotel such as minimal outlets and the rooms are not as much of a presentation as the main areas however there are so many fantastic things about the hotel. The convenience of being next to the river walk and Alamo ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 ฿4,122 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,122
฿4,872 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,631 reviews)
"Super family friendly."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio

Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio

3.5 out of 5
9700 West Military Drive, San Antonio, TX
The price is ฿3,151 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,151
฿5,067 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a lazy river. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"By far one of the best hotel stays I have ever had anyone who comments different is impossible to please. Best bed, best lazy river, best scenery. I highly recommend it especially if you’re visiting someone from the Airforce base. My son and I had a fun but relaxing time. I’d give it 10 stars if ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio
Spark By Hilton San Antonio Northwest near Six Flags

Spark By Hilton San Antonio Northwest near Six Flags

3 out of 5
6755 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX
The price is ฿1,798 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,798
฿2,145 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,469 reviews)
"If you want a budget-friendly stay with minimal amenities, then Sparks by Hilton is the right one for you. Clean, quiet and convenient. A few details: Incidentals are $100. So be prepared, and they do charge an overnight parking fee, but that depends what you are booking for your stays. Super close ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Spark By Hilton San Antonio Northwest near Six Flags
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,012 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,012
฿3,561 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,703 reviews)
"Restroom smelled like MILDEW or everything would have been fine."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Fort Sam Houston

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Arena District

If you're spending some time in Arena District, Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.

Arena District
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Alamo Heights

You'll enjoy the museums and coffee shops in Alamo Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at San Antonio River or Toilet Seat Museum.

Alamo Heights
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Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Alamo Quarry Market are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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Pearl District

You'll love the stunning river views in Pearl District, and you might want to stick around to check out San Antonio River, a top place to visit.

Pearl District
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Near East Side

If you're spending some time in Near East Side, Alamodome and Historic Sunset Station are top sights worth seeing.

Near East Side
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Tobin Hill

While visiting Tobin Hill, you might make a stop by sights like San Antonio River and Temple Beth-El.

Tobin Hill

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