Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown San Marcos Hotel Deals

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St. New Braunfels TX
The price is AU$326 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$326
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,108 reviews)
"First time to stay at the Lofts. Clean, convenient, quiet, and peaceful. Modern. On demand van was wonderful and drivers were helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
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 AU$157 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$157
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,634 reviews)
"The room was not exceptional as others have claimed. The premises were decent but nothing exceptional."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

3 out of 5
2131 N Highway 35 San Marcos TX
The price is AU$152 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$152
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Room looked new. No foul odors. Great stay."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
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 AU$233 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$233
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,238 reviews)
"Great hotel , clean , staff was friendly. Only complaint was parking is horrible, and the snack bar area to purchase never had water to purchased, no many other options cause cooler was empty, no candy to keep the kids occupied. But all in all great stay!"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Braunfels

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Braunfels

3 out of 5
365 Hwy. 46 South New Braunfels TX
The price is AU$167 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$167
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Honestly was horribly disappointed with this hotel experience. There were so many things that instantly gave away how low grade this hotel was. From the bird poop at the driveway entrance that clearly has never been cleaned, the dirty ironing board cover, leaky AC, the ripped shower curtain, the ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Braunfels
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2 out of 5
1550 River Rd San Marcos TX
The price is AU$118 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$118
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Marcos River and San Marcos Premium Outlets ...
8.4/10 Very good! (209 reviews)
"Brand new hotel rooms were very clean but a little sparse. The coffee was downstairs, minimal at best. Beds were comfortable, but could not connect streaming through the television. No complaints for the price, would stay there again."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
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.

Our guide on 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 San Marcos River.

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

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