East San Antonio

Travel Guide

San Antonio downtown just after sunset showing skyline around Tower of the Americas & Alamodome
San Antonio downtown just after sunset showing skyline around Tower of the Americas & Alamodome
Remember the Alamo
The Alamo.
Japanese Botanic Garden was like heaven in real life...

Where to stay in East San Antonio

Downtown - Riverwalk showing boating, a river or creek and a bridge

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from San Antonio River to Aztec Theater – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
The Alamodome

Near East Side

If you're spending some time in Near East Side, Alamodome and Historic Sunset Station are top sights worth seeing.

Near East Side
View of the Texas Street bridge as it passes over the Red River in Northwest Louisiana

Arsenal

If you're spending some time in Arsenal, San Antonio River and Guenther House are top sights worth seeing.

Arsenal
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Lavaca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lavaca and surrounding area, you can visit San Antonio River and Alamodome.

Lavaca
Street art in San Antonio

Denver Heights

While Denver Heights isn't home to many top sights, Alamodome and Hemisfair Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Denver Heights
Located East of Downtown, the Hays Street Bridge has developed into the center point of a budding neighborhood. With bars and restaurants popping up nearby, the bridge offers terrific views of the city and an urban feel.

Dignowty Hill

While visiting Dignowty Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Fairchild Tennis Center and Carver Community Cultural Center.

Dignowty Hill
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St San Antonio TX
The price is HK$831 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$831
HK$1,206 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,404 reviews)
Quaint room, excellent service from the staff. Option to valet or self park in walking distance. Multiple bars for evening drinks.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Menger Hotel

Menger Hotel

3.5 out of 5
204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio TX
The price is HK$967 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$967
HK$1,143 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,699 reviews)
Overall it was a good stay at this hotel Staff is friendly and housekeeping actually came by at least once everyday to see if I needed anything My advice is only for the cleaning staff to make sure there's nothing on the walls

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Menger Hotel
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street San Antonio TX
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,321 reviews)
Everything was perfect! Great greetings,super room, great staff….great location

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

3.5 out of 5
322 W Commerce St San Antonio TX
Stay at this apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Reasonably priced, clean, quiet, nearby parking garage and many dining and shopping options within walking distance. Only complaints is virtually no amenities pool, fitness center, or snack bar. Overall, I would most likely stay again.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!

Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!

3.5 out of 5
613 Virginia Boulevard, 1A San Antonio TX
Stay at this apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
It is a very homey feeling everything is clean and neat very safe family residential I would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Glorius Amazing 2br/1ba Stay Near Lively Downtown!
Across from Hemisfair! Walk Everywhere! Downtown Home near Riverwalk, Alamodome

Across from Hemisfair! Walk Everywhere! Downtown Home near Riverwalk, Alamodome

San Antonio TX
Stay at this holiday home in San Antonio. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Host was welcoming and the house was clean.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Across from Hemisfair! Walk Everywhere! Downtown Home near Riverwalk, Alamodome
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Popular places to visit

River Walk featuring night scenes and a river or creek

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.

River Walk
Alamo showing a memorial and a monument

Alamo

Learn about the fierce Battle of the Alamo and pay your respects to those lost during the Texan Revolution at this historical complex.

Alamo
The Alamodome

Alamodome

Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Alamodome
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Henry B. González Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Henry B. González Convention Center during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Henry B. González Convention Center
The San Antonio Spurs

Frost Bank Center

Catch an event at Frost Bank Center during your trip to San Antonio. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Frost Bank Center
Market Square which includes street scenes and markets as well as a family

Market Square

During your trip to San Antonio, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Market Square. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Market Square

Things to do

SEA LIFE San Antonio

SEA LIFE San Antonio

HK$194
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE San Antonio
San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns

San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns

HK$280
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket

San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket

HK$164
per adult
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket
The Buckhorn Museum and the Texas Ranger Museum are located under one roof.

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission

HK$179
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission
Best of San Antonio Tour

Best of San Antonio Tour

HK$1,278
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of San Antonio Tour
San Antonio: River City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Antonio Apparitions Ghost Tour

HK$204
per adult
San Antonio Apparitions Ghost Tour
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Tower of the Americas featuring landscape views, a sunset and a city

San Antonio

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