Downtown San Marcos

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Popular places to visit

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

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

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

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

Things to do

All smiles at Salt Lick!

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P3,912
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90% of travellers recommend
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Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

3 out of 5
111 Centerpoint Ct, San Marcos, TX
The price is P5,389 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,389
P6,197 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (2,131 reviews)
"Liked breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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 P5,968 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P5,968
P6,743 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the area. They have deer freely roaming."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
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 P6,130 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P6,130
P7,475 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (550 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay however this place needs to be updated."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,042 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P5,042
P5,799 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

3 out of 5
1619 N I 35, San Marcos, TX
The price is P3,874 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P3,874
P4,455 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 (1,000 reviews)
"For breakfast they have eggs and link sausage. There is a pancake maker, and the rest is basic. I only choose the building across the parking lot bc they are inside entrances. Those rooms only have double beds. They are very comfortable. The rooms are always clean. This is my 2nd time staying in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels

AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels

2 out of 5
1254 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX
The price is P4,400 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,400
P4,972 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (565 reviews)
"Great hotel for the price! Everyone was friendly! Breakfast was good!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos

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Heritage

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

Downtown San Marcos