| San Antonio is a huge city (2nd largest in Texas) so | | | | and the IMAX Theatre Rivercentre Mall. |
| it is important to choose the right location when | | | | Museums and galleries on and closeby the Riverwalk |
| booking your San Antonio hotel. If you want to stay | | | | include The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, the Eclectic |
| centrally within walking distance of the shopping, | | | | Art Gallery and the Briscoe Western Art Museum. |
| sights and sounds of the city then choose hotels in | | | | The Riverwalk's nightlife is second to none with lots |
| the downtown area or along the famous River Walk. | | | | of disco bars, rock bars, chill out saloons and live |
| Downtown | | | | music venues in the area. The River Walk is also the |
| If you're in town for a short while then you should | | | | main area of the city which holds festivals, parades |
| consider getting a hotel in downtown San Antonio. | | | | and concerts. |
| Ok, so you may have to pay a higher price but you'll | | | | This is one of the nicest places to stay while in the |
| save it on transport and can maximise your time | | | | city. There's a lot of San Antonio hotels to choose |
| exploring the city centre and visiting attractions. | | | | from in this area. Some line the river itself while some |
| Downtown hotels are ideal if you want all the sights | | | | as just a few blocks away. |
| and sounds of San Antonio on your doorstep. It's | | | | Near the Convention Centre |
| also the city's central business district, so if you're in | | | | The Harry B Gonzales Convention Centre is located in |
| town on business you'll probably need a hotel here. | | | | the heart of the historic city centre and is the main |
| Downtown is the tourist hub of the city as it is home | | | | convention, sports, entertainment and exhibition |
| to the famous historical district. The legendary Alamo | | | | space in the city. It also features the Lila Cockrell |
| can be found at Alamo Plaza in the heart of | | | | Theatre and the Alamodome and is home to over |
| downtown San Antonio. Other top sites to see here | | | | 450 events a year! |
| include; the Tower of the Americas, The Guenther | | | | There are lots of hotels within steps of the |
| House, Museo Alameda, the Main Plaza and El | | | | convention centre. |
| Mercado - the city's historic market place. | | | | Near the Airport |
| When it comes to entertainment, you can't beat the | | | | The International Airport is situated 12km north of |
| downtown area. This area of the city has a thriving | | | | downtown. Although it is very well connected to the |
| theatre scene so take the time to catch a show at | | | | city centre by public transport, you could also use it |
| one of its intimate theatres. Nightlife is also vibrant in | | | | as your base for exploring the city and its surrounds. |
| this area with lots of taverns and pubs to choose | | | | There lots of San Antonio hotels located here which |
| from, as well as clubs and live music venues. | | | | are ideal if you're catching an early morning flight and |
| Downtown San Antonio is also the best place to | | | | most have a shuttle bus service. |
| base yourself if you're taking in some shopping. The | | | | There is a wide range of hotels to book and they |
| Rivercentre Mall is located here and boasts over 100 | | | | range from 1 star to 5 star so there is something to |
| stores including Macy's. If you choose a downtown | | | | suit every taste and pocket whether you're after |
| San Antonio hotel you can drop your bags back at | | | | cheap hotels in San Antonio or luxury hotels. |
| the hotel and continue on your shopping spree! | | | | It's also worth mentioning that if you want to stretch |
| Another good thing about hotels in the downtown | | | | your dollar then you should avoid convention times in |
| area is that if you stay here you won't need any | | | | the city. Hotel room rates can be slightly higher if |
| transport as you can easily get around on foot. | | | | there's a convention in town and they usually take |
| By the Riverwalk | | | | place during the spring, winter and autumn. During the |
| The Riverwalk is one of the top attractions in the | | | | summer months, the high temperatures and humidity |
| city. It is essentially a public park which runs the | | | | can make it uncomfortable for exploring the city. |
| length of the beautiful San Antonio River and is lined | | | | Also, because visitors tend to avoid the city during |
| with restaurants, hotels and has many attractions | | | | the hot summer, hotel rooms rates tend to be a bit |
| within a few blocks liks Splashtown Waterpark, the | | | | lower. |
| Tower of the Americas, Ripley's Haunted Adventure | | | | Hope you find the perfect San Antonio for your stay. |
| and Ripley's Tomb Rider, the Natural Bridge Caverns | | | | |