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The 3 best hotels in San Antonio.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 11 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in San Antonio, United States: Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area (budget), La Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk (best value) and Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetSuper 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area8.0/10 · €65 / nightBest ValueLa Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk8.6/10 · €77 / nightLuxuryKimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG9.0/10 · €307 / night
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Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area, San Antonio
Budget
8.0€65 / night

Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area

★★East San Antonio

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.0/10 from 753 guest reviews
  • 4.3 km to Tower of the Americas
  • Chosen from 11 hotels
753 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.2Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Easy highway access and a short drive to downtown attractions.
  • Room Cleanliness: Often found tidy, but reports of stained linens, insects, and cigarette odors.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.0/10 from 753 guest reviews; joint review-score position 11 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €64.94 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €64.94/night versus a sample median of €118.86/night (45% below the median).
  • Location: East San Antonio, San Antonio. Address: 302 Roland Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
La Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk, San Antonio
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€77 / night

La Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk

★★East San Antonio

Best forMost travellers

  • 8.6/10 from 1,268 guest reviews
  • ≈ 17 min walk to Tower of the Americas
  • Chosen from 11 hotels
1,268 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.6Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to the Alamodome and a short trip to the Riverwalk.
  • Parking: Covered on-site spaces, though the lot is small and limited.
  • Free parking
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 1,268 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €77.40/night versus a sample median of €118.86/night (35% below the median).
  • Location: East San Antonio, San Antonio. Address: 1524 East Commerce Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG, San Antonio
Luxury
9.0€307 / night

Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

★★★★★Downtown - Riverwalk

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.0/10 from 654 guest reviews
  • ≈ 8 min walk to Tower of the Americas
  • Chosen from 11 hotels
654 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
  • Value For Money: High daily costs for valet parking and unexpected resort fees.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 654 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €306.79/night versus a sample median of €118.86/night.
  • Location: Downtown - Riverwalk, San Antonio. Address: 431 South Alamo Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in San Antonio

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

East San Antonio

Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area · 4.3 km to Tower of the Americas

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

East San Antonio

La Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk · ≈ 17 min walk to Tower of the Americas

Best for: Most travellers

Luxury

Downtown - Riverwalk

Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG · ≈ 8 min walk to Tower of the Americas

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryOlmos Park, Texas · Alamo Mission · Tower of the Americas

San Antonio hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetSuper 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk AreaEast San Antonio28.0 (753)€65
Best ValueLa Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & RiverwalkEast San Antonio28.6 (1,268)€77
LuxuryKimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHGDowntown - Riverwalk59.0 (654)€307

Questions about hotels in San Antonio

What is the best budget hotel in San Antonio?
Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area (East San Antonio): 8/10 · 753 reviews · €65 / night · Guests say: “Location: Easy highway access and a short drive to downtown attractions.”
What is the best value hotel in San Antonio?
La Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk (East San Antonio): 8.6/10 · 1,268 reviews · €77 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to the Alamodome and a short trip to the Riverwalk.”
What is the best luxury hotel in San Antonio?
Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG (Downtown - Riverwalk): 9/10 · 654 reviews · €307 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.”
Where should I stay in San Antonio?
Our three picks are in East San Antonio, Downtown - Riverwalk. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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