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A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and decorative wall art.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a long table and chairs, and a built-in TV.

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a bar area, comfortable seating, and large windows.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

Main - Military Plaza, 0.5 km from El Mercado

Gustavo

₹12,114

₹14,320 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A building entrance with a glass door marked "505," a paved entrance area, and a reflection of a street scene.

An outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs and a sofa, a potted plant, and a decorative vase.

A bar area with a black counter and four black bar stools with gold legs.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, two armchairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of the street.

2. La Luz

Downtown San Antonio, 1.1 km from El Mercado

Talal

₹11,160

₹25,168 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with sofas and armchairs.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and a decorative ceiling.

A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and chandeliers.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a modern chandelier.

3. The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Michael

₹13,650

₹16,337 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor pool area with a stone wall, a water fountain, and a bridge connecting different levels.

A hotel with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a central stained glass window.

A spacious conference room with a long table and leather chairs, a bar area with stools, and a modern ceiling design.

4. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Lisa

₹12,208

₹14,432 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a sign for OSTRA, and balconies with railings.

A lobby with a large wooden sculpture, a reception desk, and a balcony with ornate railings.

A lobby with a round table, chairs, a painting, a vase with flowers, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a stone facade, a stone staircase, and a small water feature.

5. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio, 0.8 km from El Mercado

Lee

₹31,383

₹37,189 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A riverboat with a pink and blue exterior, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a palm tree.

A spacious courtyard with a central fire feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A wooden dining table with a decorative metal partition, potted plants, and a fruit bowl.

A grand staircase with ornate black railings, a marble floor, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

6. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Kenny

₹12,558

₹17,570 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a river and city buildings.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, and a chair.

A set of stone steps leading up to a stone wall with a metal railing.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

7. Inn on the Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.8 km from El Mercado

₹8,600

₹10,041 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern building with a dining area, outdoor seating, and a canal.

A bar area with a high counter, stools, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A riverside building with outdoor seating, a boat dock, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 0.7 km from El Mercado

Ramon

₹15,796

₹21,247 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged under a tree with hanging lanterns, large windows with a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A spacious lounge area with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a view of the outdoor patio.

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and hanging lights, a central bar counter, and multiple seating arrangements.

A modern building with a unique curved glass facade and a large, illuminated sculpture in the foreground.

9. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

Downtown San Antonio, 1.2 km from El Mercado

Kevin

₹27,298

₹32,268 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a clear view of city buildings and a tower.

A bar area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the city, and a brick wall in the background.

A hallway with a wooden door, black and white tiled flooring, and a mirrored wall.

10. Fairmount Hotel

Downtown San Antonio, 1.1 km from El Mercado

Rigoberto

₹16,922

₹22,141 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a city skyline.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, wooden beams on the ceiling, and hanging plants.

A modern reception area with a central counter, potted plants, and a sloped ceiling with exposed beams.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large tree.

11. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

Downtown San Antonio, 1.1 km from El Mercado

Aaron

₹17,360

₹22,999 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A person swimming in a clear, turquoise pool.

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, surrounded by trees and plants.

A bar area with a variety of bottles, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

An outdoor bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and a seating area with sofas.

12. Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Antonio, 1.2 km from El Mercado

LUCY

₹15,357

₹21,142 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.

A dining area with a view of a river, a balcony, and a modern building in the background.

A multi-story building with a pool area, outdoor seating, and string lights.

13. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

Downtown San Antonio, 1.7 km from El Mercado

Susan

₹15,324

₹18,114 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large pillars, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, large pillars, and ceiling fans.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a well-stocked bar counter.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a green entrance canopy.

14. Element by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

Main - Military Plaza, 0.5 km from El Mercado

Ana Carolina

₹10,459

₹12,363 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A courtyard with stone planters, a small water feature, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A serene waterway with lush greenery and flowering plants, bordered by stone walkways.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, leather booths, and tables with candles.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a drink, and a decorative wall with a fountain.

15. Omni La Mansion del Rio

Downtown San Antonio, 0.8 km from El Mercado

kenneth

₹15,185

₹18,220 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hallway with a wooden console table displaying books and decorative items, flanked by two framed movie posters on the wall.

A garden with colorful chairs and a variety of plants.

A living room with a brown leather chair, a beige sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.

16. The Madison Riverwalk

Arsenal, 1.4 km from El Mercado

Rachel

₹18,593

₹33,623 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

17. Hyatt Place San Antonio - Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 1 km from El Mercado

Raymond

₹12,305

₹14,912 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a kitchen area with a bar, and a large painting on the wall.

A bar area with a marble countertop, green bar stools, and shelves with bottles and a television displaying a fire.

A staircase leading to a room with a neon sign reading "No Vaccination" and a cityscape mural on the wall.

18. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

1.8 km from El Mercado

Nilda

₹7,784

₹9,087 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A riverside café with outdoor seating, a bridge, and a decorative palm tree.

A lobby with a grand piano, a bar area, and a staircase.

A hotel with a large, multi-story building, a spacious courtyard, and ornate street lamps.

A modern building with a glass dome, surrounded by a garden with a pond and tropical plants.

19. Hilton Palacio Del Rio

Downtown San Antonio, 1.1 km from El Mercado

Paula

₹16,347

₹19,324 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern indoor pool area with glass railings, seating, and a bar area with screens.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, a central bar, and large windows offering views.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling and large windows, a counter with stools, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern indoor pool area with glass railings, a water feature, and indoor plants.

20. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 1 km from El Mercado

Dr Temisha

₹17,074

₹23,284 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to El Mercado

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
La Luz	9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk	9.4 Exceptional 5,197 reviews	View
Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top El Mercado Hotel Reviews

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel stay was nice. Location was excellent. Walking distance to everything. Restaurants and shopping."

Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodations, clean, comfortable. Quality breakfast and the happy hour was a nice touch. The valet only parking was a bit expensive. But I would still highly recommend. Love the hotel and proximity to everything."

Hyatt Place San Antonio - Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and bed was comfortable."

Other attractions near El Mercado

A variety of colorful ceramic figurines and sculptures, including a basket, a skull, and a doll in a pink dress.

Milam Park

After visiting Milam Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Antonio. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.

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A vibrant street market with colorful papel picado banners, stalls selling handicrafts, and a festive atmosphere.

Market Square

9.0/10 (10,034 reviews)

During your trip to San Antonio, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Market Square. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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A historic cathedral with twin towers, a central rose window, and a fountain in the foreground.

San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

9.4/10 (58 reviews)

After visiting San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Antonio. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.

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Centro de Artes

Enjoy a stop at Centro de Artes, an entertaining place to visit in San Antonio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Casa Navarro State Historical Park

You can browse the exhibits at Casa Navarro State Historical Park, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Antonio. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.

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The Alameda National Center of Latino Arts and Culture

Enjoy a stop at The Alameda National Center of Latino Arts and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San Antonio. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Spanish Governor's Palace

You can browse the exhibits at Spanish Governor's Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in San Antonio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Casa Navarro State Historic Site

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Casa Navarro State Historic Site during your travels in San Antonio. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Mercado?

El Mercado is located in a walkable area of San Antonio known for its popular theatre scene and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 487 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to El Mercado?

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from El Mercado. Other good choices close by include Hotel Valencia Riverwalk and Riverwalk Plaza.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to El Mercado?

Expedia has 487 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from El Mercado.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Mercado, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near El Mercado.

What can I see and do near El Mercado?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Alamo, Ripley's Believe It or Not! or San Antonio Museum of Art. Cathedral of San Fernando, Aztec Theater and La Villita are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, Majestic Theatre and Magik Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to El Mercado?

If you're taking a train into town, San Antonio Station is the closest stop to Downtown San Antonio. There might not be many public transport options to choose from close to El Mercado so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for El Mercado hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

2. La Luz

3. The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

5. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

6. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

7. Inn on the Riverwalk

8. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

9. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

10. Fairmount Hotel

11. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

12. Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

13. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

14. Element by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

15. Omni La Mansion del Rio

16. The Madison Riverwalk

17. Hyatt Place San Antonio - Riverwalk

18. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

19. Hilton Palacio Del Rio

20. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

Compare popular hotels close to El Mercado

Top El Mercado Hotel Reviews

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

Hyatt Place San Antonio - Riverwalk

Other attractions near El Mercado

Milam Park

Market Square

San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

Centro de Artes

Casa Navarro State Historical Park

The Alameda National Center of Latino Arts and Culture

Spanish Governor's Palace

Casa Navarro State Historic Site

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