East San Antonio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

San Antonio downtown just after sunset showing skyline around Tower of the Americas & Alamodome
San Antonio downtown just after sunset showing skyline around Tower of the Americas & Alamodome
Remember the Alamo
The Alamo.
Japanese Botanic Garden was like heaven in real life...

Where to stay in East San Antonio

Downtown - Riverwalk featuring heritage architecture, boating and a bridge

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from San Antonio River to Aztec Theater – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
The Alamodome

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
View of the Texas Street bridge as it passes over the Red River in Northwest  Louisiana

Arsenal

If you're spending some time in Arsenal, San Antonio River and Guenther House are top sights worth seeing.

Arsenal
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Lavaca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lavaca and surrounding area, you can visit San Antonio River and Alamodome.

Lavaca
Street art in San Antonio

Denver Heights

While Denver Heights isn't home to many top sights, Alamodome and Hemisfair Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Denver Heights
Located East of Downtown, the Hays Street Bridge has developed into the center point of a budding neighborhood.  With bars and restaurants popping up nearby, the bridge offers terrific views of the city and an urban feel.

Dignowty Hill

While visiting Dignowty Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Fairchild Tennis Center and Carver Community Cultural Center.

Dignowty Hill
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St San Antonio TX
The price is AU$247 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$247
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,380 reviews)
The property is extra nice and I would stay there again. We had a couple of issues with plumbing and the fact that the river on the "River Walk" was empty. It would have been to know.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Menger Hotel

Menger Hotel

3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio TX
The price is AU$218 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$218
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,716 reviews)
It was amazing! Definitely recommend

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Menger Hotel
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street 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! (6,315 reviews)
Everything was perfect! Great greetings,super room, great staff….great location

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Riverwalk Plaza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

3.5 out of 5
322 W Commerce St San Antonio TX
Stay at this apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
Parking garage was just across the street. Very convenient. Room had everything we needed, from dishes to shampoo and conditioner.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!

Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!

3.5 out of 5
613 Virginia Boulevard, 1A San Antonio TX
Stay at this apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
It is a very homey feeling everything is clean and neat very safe family residential I would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!
Across from Hemisfair! Walk Everywhere! Downtown Home near Riverwalk, Alamodome

Across from Hemisfair! Walk Everywhere! Downtown Home near Riverwalk, Alamodome

San Antonio TX
Stay at this holiday home in San Antonio. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Host was welcoming and the house was clean.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Across from Hemisfair! Walk Everywhere! Downtown Home near Riverwalk, Alamodome
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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