East San Antonio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East San Antonio
Japanese Tea Gardens which includes a pond and a garden
San Antonio featuring a garden, a bridge and landscape views
San Antonio featuring marine life and interior views
Institute of Texan Cultures showing modern architecture, a city and signage

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 Alamo to Alamodome – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
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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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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 Alamodome and Alamo.

Lavaca
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Dignowty Hill

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

Dignowty Hill
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Lone Star

While visiting Lone Star, you might make a stop by sights like San Antonio River and Blue Star Contemporary Art Center.

Lone Star
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 WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,637 reviews)
"Parking was too much"

Reviewed on 2 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 AU$207 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$207
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,380 reviews)
"Stunning historic hotel in the centre of town with well appointed rooms pool and lobby. helpful friendly staff."

Reviewed on 3 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 AU$234 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$234
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,591 reviews)
"Beautiful decor and design filled with historical artifacts."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
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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 3.5-star apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
Perfect home away from home !
"Everything was amazing .We loved the room , it was very clean and felt like we were at home.The staff was very helpful, especially Mr Jarrod ,he was great at communicating before , during and after check-out .He is such a amazing person.The only downside was the parking , but that is only due to ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
La Luz

La Luz

4.5 out of 5
505 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Alamo and River Walk are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
"3 minutes walk to Alamo; 10 minutes walk to River Walk. Quiet location. The public parking next to it costs over $50 per day. The parking next to the Emily Morgan hotel costs $35 only. The cleaning crew could do a better job. It feels a Airbnb than a hotel. But the offsite customer service responded ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

La Luz
Downtown Tower View- 2br2ba Family Friendly

Downtown Tower View- 2br2ba Family Friendly

San Antonio
Stay at this vacation home in San Antonio. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alamodome and River Walk are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Long weekend
"We were in town for my g-girl who had a choir event at the convention center. Nice little house, easily accessible to the river walk and convention center. Quiet little neighborhood and house is at the end of the street so no traffic."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Downtown Tower View- 2br2ba Family Friendly
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Popular places to visit

River Walk

River Walk

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
Alamodome

Alamodome

Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Alamodome
Alamo featuring a monument and a memorial

Alamo

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

Alamo
Market Square

Market Square

During your trip to San Antonio, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Market Square. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Market Square
Shops at Rivercenter

Shops at Rivercenter

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Shops at Rivercenter during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Shops at Rivercenter
Tower of the Americas

Tower of the Americas

You can find out about the history of San Antonio with a trip to Tower of the Americas. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this walkable area.

Tower of the Americas

Activities

SEA LIFE San Antonio

SEA LIFE San Antonio

AU$38
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE San Antonio
The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape

The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape

AU$49
per adult
The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape
The Buckhorn Museum and the Texas Ranger Museum are located under one roof.

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission

AU$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission
Master Of Illusions Magic & Paranormal Escape Room at Extreme Escape San Antonio

Master Of Illusions Magic & Paranormal Escape Room at Extreme Escape San Antonio

AU$49
per adult
Master Of Illusions Magic & Paranormal Escape Room at Extreme Escape San Antonio
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket

San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket

AU$32
per adult
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket
San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour

San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour

AU$41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour
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