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

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

Explore the great outdoors at Rio Vista Park, a lovely green space in San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Rio Vista Park

Strahan Coliseum

Catch an event at Strahan Coliseum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Strahan Coliseum

Things to do

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Downtown San Marcos Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
3 out of 5
2131 N Highway 35, San Marcos, TX
The price is CA $146 per night from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3
CA $146
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The front lobby was very welcoming, parking was easy, and the room was super clean and comfortable. Excellent stay"

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
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 $121 per night from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4
CA $121
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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! (1,899 reviews)
Very good stay
"Staff were very friendly. Room was very good except difficult in keeping heat regulated. Location was a little strange sitting out in an empty field, but it’s very close to the outlet malls if you’re planning to go there. But overall, it was very good."

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St., New Braunfels, TX
The price is CA $149 per night from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4
CA $149
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. Would for sure stay again! Thank you."

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2025

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
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 $110 per night from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3
CA $110
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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! (668 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
15295 Highway 35, Bldg 900, Buda, TX
The price is CA $115 per night from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3
CA $115
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Property is convenient for my needs, although I have seen a small decline in the cleanliness, it will not deter future visits."

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2025

Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
2 out of 5
1321 North I-35, San Marcos, TX
The price is CA $81 per night from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4
CA $81
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5.8/10 (977 reviews)
"It was so fkn awesome staying at motel 6 omg let me tell you... The location is awesome the property sits right in the middle of 152 restaurants that are all walking distance and sidewalk accessable, if you drive you have several points of entry to the property and the ih35. The river is a couple ..."

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2025

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
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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 and Witliff Collections.

Heritage
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Rio Vista

While visiting Rio Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Rio Vista Park and San Marcos River.

Rio Vista
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Dunbar

If you're spending some time in Dunbar, Dunbar Park and Calaboose African American History Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Dunbar
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Westover

When in Westover, you can plan a visit to Wonder World 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 Aquarena Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Millview East

Downtown San Marcos

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