Top 10 Downtown San Marcos Hotels of 2026

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.6 km from Downtown San Marcos

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

2. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos

Montie

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2.1 km from Downtown San Marcos

Jorge Luis

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

4. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos

Sylvia

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

5. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos

celes

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

6. The Crystal River Inn

0.5 km from Downtown San Marcos

Matt

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.3 km from Downtown San Marcos

Tiahona

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

8. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.7 km from Downtown San Marcos

John

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

9. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

2.8 km from Downtown San Marcos

Samantha

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

4.1 km from Downtown San Marcos

Josiah

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

7.7 km from Downtown San Marcos

Laura

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Downtown San Marcos

Jadelyn

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area, and a sign indicating pool rules.

13. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

3.2 km from Downtown San Marcos

Richard

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

14. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

5.5 km from Downtown San Marcos

Celina

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

5.8 km from Downtown San Marcos

Tamara

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

4.7 km from Downtown San Marcos

Ebelin

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a covered seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a grill station.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

4.6 km from Downtown San Marcos

Angel

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

18. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.3 km from Downtown San Marcos

Daniela

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

19. Quality Inn University near Downtown

3 km from Downtown San Marcos

Tarynn

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A reception area with a marble counter, a security camera, and various decorative items.

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

1.6 km from Downtown San Marcos

Isai

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

Find the best Downtown San Marcos areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Rio Vista

While Rio Vista isn't home to many top sights, San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Dunbar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunbar and surrounding area, you can visit Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.

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Heritage

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

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Westover

While there might not be top attractions in Westover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.

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Millview East

While there might not be top attractions in Millview East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.

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Top Downtown San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly, bed was comfortable, and room was clean."

Hacienda del Rio

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay. Room is small and to the point. Bed was very soft and comfy. The bedding was comfy. Shower was hot and to the point. I don’t love have glass wall showers but it did the job. I thinking having the option to go tubing or kayaking out back is awesome. The lobby is simple. Easy parking. You have to check-in in person. I stayed in the pecks building and it was extremely loud cause of the highway close by. I had earplugs and even with them it was so loud. The place is basic. I’d stay again for the river options out back."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Marcos like?

Travellers to San Marcos's Downtown San Marcos neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Downtown San Marcos travel tips? Make sure that you visit San Marcos River and Hays County Historic Courthouse while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown San Marcos area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in San Marcos, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Marcos.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Marcos, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown San Marcos.

What is there to do in this San Marcos neighbourhood?

Sights like Texas Music Theater and Charles S. Cock House Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown San Marcos. San Marcos River and Hays County Historic Courthouse are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. The Marc, Calaboose African American History Museum and Cheatham Street Warehouse are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown San Marcos. While you're out sightseeing in San Marcos, make sure that you visit other sights such as Witliff Collections or Strahan Coliseum.

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Our top choices for Downtown San Marcos hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

4. Best Western San Marcos

5. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

6. The Crystal River Inn

7. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

9. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

14. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

16. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

18. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

19. Quality Inn University near Downtown

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

Rio Vista

Dunbar

Heritage

Westover

Millview East

Top Downtown San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

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