San Antonio International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Airport area
Free hotel shuttle or taxi, about 5-10 minutes from the terminal.
Best for: Anyone with a dawn flight, a short connection or a work commitment near the North Star Mall.
- Free shuttle 24 hours a day at several hotels
- Convenient for the North Star Mall and nearby offices
- A car or taxi is needed for the River Walk
- Office area, little life in the evening
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Airport: A few minutes from the terminal, with a free shuttle and a gym open 24 hours.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport: Suites with hot breakfast and an evening happy hour included, in the resort's indoor atrium.
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport: Free shuttle 24 hours a day to the terminal, about two miles from the airport.
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River Walk and the historic center
City centre · Taxi or rideshare, about 15 minutes from the terminal; bus route 5, about 30 minutes.
Best for: Anyone who wants to walk along the river, visit the Alamo and the Convention Center without driving.
- Walking distance from the Alamo, River Walk and Convention Center
- Many restaurants and bars open late
- Paid parking almost everywhere
- Higher prices during trade fairs at the Convention Center
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hilton Palacio del Rio: Every room has a private balcony over the River Walk, two blocks from the Alamo.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk/Downtown: Suites with kitchen and a buffet breakfast along the River Walk, useful for multi-night stays.
- Hampton Inn San Antonio Downtown: In the River Walk area, within walking distance of the Alamo and the historic center.
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The Pearl
Neighbourhood · About 20 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; linked to the River Walk by a pedestrian path along the river.
Best for: Anyone looking for a refined stay in a district of markets and restaurants, a little quieter than downtown.
- A well-kept district with a market and quality restaurants
- Connected on foot to the River Walk along the riverside
- Farther from the airport than the other areas
- Fewer hotels to choose from
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk: Housed in a former nineteenth-century brewery, in the heart of the Pearl district.
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La Cantera (northwest)
Neighbourhood · About 30-35 minutes by car from the terminal, far from downtown and the River Walk.
Best for: Anyone adding extra days with pools and spa who doesn't mind getting around by car.
- Several outdoor pools and a spa at the resort
- Close to the shopping centers and theme parks of the northwest
- A car is always needed, far from the River Walk
- Not suited to anyone who wants the historic center
Recommended hotels in this area
- Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa: A hilltop resort with a golf course and an adults-only floor, overlooking the Texas Hill Country.
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