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)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to San Marcos Premium Outlets, a favorite shopping spot in San Marcos. 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

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

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St., New Braunfels, TX
The price is CA $154 per night from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10
CA $154
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (987 reviews)
"I like how friendly the staff is and the room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 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 $133 per night from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10
CA $133
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,924 reviews)
"Excellent experience all around!!!"

Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
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 $76 per night from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10
CA $76
CA $87 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 (1,008 reviews)
Awesome
"It was okay"

Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2025

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
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 $128 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $128
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Check in was a breeze. I registered on line when I arrived they had my room ready. They were friendly and courteous."

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
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 Mar. 9 to Mar. 10
CA $115
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Room 406 had no telephone service - used my cell phone and called hotel operator to report and said problem would be reported. Otherwise, very nice facilities.."

Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2025

Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Comfort Suites Kyle
Comfort Suites Kyle
2.5 out of 5
5213 Physicians Way, Kyle, TX
The price is CA $121 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $121
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"Every staff member was amazing, kind, helpful! We really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2025

Comfort Suites Kyle
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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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