Visit Near East Side
Popular places to visit
Alamodome
Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base 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 entertainment venues and shops in this family-friendly area.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and see why people love this theme park in San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Alamo
Learn about the fierce Battle of the Alamo and pay your respects to those lost during the Texan Revolution at this historical complex.
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium
There are nearly 800 wild and wonderful species at the zoo in the center of Brackenridge Park, not far from the city center.
Things to do
San Antonio: San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket
Go City: San Antonio Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
San Antonio CityPASS®: Save on admission to 4 must-see attractions
San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket
San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns
Top hotels in Near East Side
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk
Everything was was great except the parking. Guest have to pay for parking and get a parking pass and are being told that the garage parking is for cars n suvs and the parking in the front is for trucks, well we have a truck and we never got a parking in the front cuz it was full both nights with ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk
Clean room and helpful staff. Parking is only valet and they charge $30.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG
Great place
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG
Everything was good! Thanks
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Cityview Inn & Suites Downtown RiverCenter Area
Room was very nice. The owners were tremendously nice and very helpful. Will definitely stay again!!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Alamo - Riverwalk
Love this hotel !! Great breakfast good location near riverwalk
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near East Side
Denver Heights
While Denver Heights isn't home to many top sights, Alamodome and Hemisfair Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lavaca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lavaca and surrounding area, you can visit Alamo and Alamodome.
Downtown San Antonio
A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from Aztec Theater to San Antonio River – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Arsenal
If you're spending some time in Arsenal, San Antonio River and Guenther House are top sights worth seeing.
Pearl District
You'll love the stunning river views in Pearl District, and you might want to stick around to check out San Antonio River, a top place to visit.
Tobin Hill
Tobin Hill might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Museum of Art and McFarlin Tennis Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
