Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown San Marcos
Stay near popular Downtown San Marcos attractions
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
"My room was ready before 3pm and the front desk kept saying it wasn’t ready, all the while I was parked outside."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
"Had never stayed at a hotel like this, first time ever. I was a little iffy about staying here, once I read the reviews was more at easy. The hotel is in a good area, close to mostly everything. Our room was very clean. Had never seen a staff so hands on like here. Saw a staff cleaning even the workout ..."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls
"DON'T! JUST DON'T! Front desk annoyed we are even there. Hallway hot, smelly, and sticky. Patches of paint everywhere on walls and holes in the walls. Room: dead wolf spider on floor, bug feces in between sheets, blood dots on sheets, dirty and sticky floors. We couldnt take our shoes off for fear ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

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.
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.

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

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.
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.
