Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide

San Marcos

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Stay near popular Downtown San Marcos attractions

Hays County Historic Courthouse

You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.
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Things to do

Cable Park All Day Pass

Cable Wakeboard Park All Day Pass in New Braunfels

Rp1.607.490
per adult
Cable Wakeboard Park All Day Pass in New Braunfels
Texas Hill Country BBQ and Wine Tour From Austin

Texas Hill Country BBQ and Wine Tour From Austin (Small Group)

Rp1.393.158
per adult
Texas Hill Country BBQ and Wine Tour From Austin (Small Group)
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Rp1.200.634
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
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Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos

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 Rp1.609.269 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.609.269
Rp1.850.659 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,732 reviews)
"I loved this hotel so much and would 100% stay again. I haven't been to a hotel that offered the old fashion make your own texas pancake in quite some time. So breakfast was delicious! The eggs were not very good. But that's okay. Maybe an area they can improve. The property was very clean and the ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2 out of 5
1550 River Rd San Marcos TX
The price is Rp1.258.043 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.258.043
Rp1.446.750 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Marcos Premium Outlets and San Marcos River ...
8.4/10 Very good! (345 reviews)
"The staff were great.."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

LivAway Suites Austin 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 Rp2.379.489 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.379.489
Rp2.763.307 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
The Resort at Schlitterbahn

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St. New Braunfels TX
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.473.910 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.473.910
Rp1.698.828 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

3 out of 5
1619 N I 35 San Marcos TX
The price is Rp1.178.420 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.178.420
Rp1.355.182 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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 Rp1.579.189 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.579.189
Rp1.820.173 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Braunfels
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Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

Find the best Downtown San Marcos areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Heritage

While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.

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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