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

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2 out of 5
1550 River Rd San Marcos TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.257.972 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.257.972
Rp1.446.667 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (368 reviews)
"We love this place! We’ve stayed here several times and it’s always 5 stars! Truly dog friendly hotel. Comfy beds with hypoallergenic blankets. Perfect"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

LivAway Suites Austin 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 Rp1.609.178 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.609.178
Rp1.850.555 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (2,735 reviews)
"Everything was good room, staff, location the only gripe was that pool gate was broken 0"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
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 Rp2.310.594 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.310.594
Rp2.683.234 total
27 Sept - 28 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
The price is Rp1.476.243 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.476.243
Rp1.701.517 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,200 reviews)
"Very excellent experience to stay right by the water park . The deer came and bid us farewell so awesome!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

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 Rp1.178.354 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.178.354
Rp1.355.107 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Convince"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

3 out of 5
2131 N Highway 35 San Marcos TX
The price is Rp1.729.313 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.729.313
Rp1.988.710 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
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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 San Marcos River and Hays County Historic Courthouse.

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Heritage

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

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.

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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.

Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide