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Budget Hotels in Downtown / River Walk, San Antonio — Real Prices

$87/night

Avg Price

0.0 mi

To Downtown

Yes

Walkable

Excellent

Nightlife

Paid

Parking

The heart of tourist San Antonio — home to the River Walk, the Alamo, and the Convention Center. Walkable, vibrant, and the most convenient base for first-time visitors. But hotel prices reflect the prime location.

Pros

✓ Walk to the River Walk, Alamo, and all major restaurants✓ No car needed for most tourist activities✓ Best dining and nightlife in San Antonio

Cons

⚠ Highest hotel prices, especially during Fiesta⚠ Parking runs $20-35/night at downtown garages⚠ Can feel crowded and touristy on weekends

🛡️ Safety: Well-patrolled tourist area. The River Walk is very safe at all hours. Street level can feel sketchy on the far west side of downtown past Laredo Street.

⭐ TOP PICK

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown

0.6 mi from the River Walk

$75/night
$89/nightreal price
Hidden fees: +$14
✓ CLEAN

Reviews

●●●●●Location9/10

0.6 mi from the River Walk with a 9.0 location score on Booking.com

●●●●●Cleanliness8/10

Well-maintained rooms with solid guest ratings

●●●●●Value9/10

Free parking, free hot breakfast, and outdoor pool; one of the few downtown hotels without $25+ parking fees

●●●●●Staff8.5/10

Highly rated across 2,676 Booking.com reviews

●●●●●Comfort8/10

Comfortable rooms with reliable La Quinta quality

Watch out: Pet-friendly property means occasional pet-related noise

●●●●●Overall8.5/10(Excellent downtown budget pick with rare free parking and top guest ratings)
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Expedia $93Agoda $91
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Downtown San Antonio

1.0 mi from the River Walk

~ ACCEPTABLE
$45→$55/night

Reviews

●●●●●Overall5.5/10(Rock-bottom pricing near downtown, but you get what you pay for)
Book $55via Booking.com

Motel 6 San Antonio, TX - Downtown - Market Square

0.8 mi from the River Walk

~ ACCEPTABLE
$51→$58/night

Reviews

●●●●●Overall5.5/10(Cheapest option near downtown with free parking, but expect bare-bones quality)
Book $58via Booking.com

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk

0.5 mi from the River Walk

~ ACCEPTABLE
$54→$69/night

Reviews

●●●●●Overall6/10(Acceptable budget downtown option if you prioritize location over quality)
Book $69via Booking.com

Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk

0.2 mi from the River Walk

~ ACCEPTABLE
$59→$74/night

Reviews

●●●●●Overall6.5/10(Great location at a budget price, but cleanliness is a gamble)
Book $74via Booking.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

0.3 mi from the River Walk

✓ CLEAN
$72→$96/night

Reviews

●●●●●Overall8/10(Best mid-range pick near the River Walk with solid breakfast)
Book $96via Booking.com

Holiday Inn Express San Antonio North Riverwalk Area by IHG

0.4 mi from the River Walk

✓ CLEAN
$89→$109/night

Reviews

●●●●●Overall8/10(A unique historic stay near the River Walk with solid IHG amenities)
Book $109via Booking.com

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