Downtown San Marcos

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Popular places to visit

Texas Music Theater

You can enjoy a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Texas Music Theater

Charles S. Cock House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Charles S. Cock House Museum

Hays County Historic Courthouse

You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a trip to Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Hays County Historic Courthouse

San Marcos Premium Outlets

4.5/5(14 reviews)

During your visit to San Marcos, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Marcos Premium Outlets. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

San Marcos Premium Outlets

Texas State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Texas State University, during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Texas State University

Rio Vista Park

Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Rio Vista Park

Things to do

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Downtown San Marcos Hotel Deals

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St., New Braunfels, TX
The price is CA $131 per night from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29
CA $131
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and very clean place"

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2025

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
2.5 out of 5
111 Centerpoint Ct, San Marcos, TX
The price is CA $126 per night from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17
CA $126
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,978 reviews)
"The staff is amazing, location is quiet and the room is clean"

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
3 out of 5
17545 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX
The price is CA $155 per night from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11
CA $155
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Canyon Lake. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)
No thanks time share
"Everything was fine except our 1st interaction upon checkbin was ridiculous. After hours of driving I had no desire for a time share presentation."

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
2.5 out of 5
108 N I-35, San Marcos, TX
The price is CA $133 per night from May 4 to May 5
CA $133
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
3 day stay
"Very nice stay again this year. Staff are all very nice, check in was quic,. Room was clean, beds were comfortable and clean. A.ways return to this hotel."

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.5 out of 5
1619 N I 35, San Marcos, TX
The price is CA $92 per night from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21
CA $92
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,005 reviews)
"The property, overall, was nice and clean. The lobby and main office area was inviting and welcoming. Our room could have used a bit of TLC in a few places (room maintenance), but our room was clean and ready for us. The front desk lady was excellent, as she was friendly and welcoming."

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
2.5 out of 5
245 Fm 306, New Braunfels, TX
The price is CA $139 per night from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10
CA $139
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (743 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly. clean room. It’s an older building but the room was clean and comfortable. Only negative was no usb port for phone charger"

Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos

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Heritage

4/5(1 area review)

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

Heritage
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Rio Vista

While Rio Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum.

Rio Vista
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Dunbar

When in Dunbar, you can plan a visit to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dunbar
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Westover

When in Westover, you can plan a visit to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westover
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Millview East

When in Millview East, you can plan a visit to Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Millview East

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