Cheap 3 Star San Antonio Hotels

There are several reasons why staying in a 3-star San Antonio hotel can be better than a 5-star San Antonio hotel, given your preferences and budget. Here’s why a 3-star hotel might be the better choice:

San Antonio 3-star hotels are significantly more affordable, allowing you to allocate your budget towards experiences, dining, and activities rather than the hotel accommodation. Luxury hotels often charge extra for amenities like breakfast, parking, and less often now even basic services such as Wi-Fi can sometimes be extras. Many San Antonio 3-star hotels include these amenities at no extra cost, making for a simpler and more predictable bill.

A 3-star hotel provides all the essential comforts, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and breakfast, without unnecessary extras that might not be used. 3-star hotels are not pretentious and often have a more relaxed and comfortable environment, where you can come and go freely without the pressure of high-end etiquette. 3-star hotels often have a faster and more straightforward check-in process, meaning less hassle upon arrival.

LEveryone wants to feel important these days and 5 star hotels are often crowded. 3-star hotels often have fewer guests per facility, meaning less waiting time at reception, faster service, and a more peaceful stay. The less formal setting also makes 3 star hotels in San Antonio easier for kids and less overwhelming for solo travelers who just need a clean, safe, and comfortable place to sleep.

For many more options in San Antonio also consider the 4 star San Antonio hotels which can be in great locations and offer some of the best hotel service in San Antonio

If you want to have a sneaky peek and add extra luxury to you stay in San Antonio consider the 5 star San Antonio hotels which can offer great value if you can book outside peak periods.

4 star
125 East Houston Street San Antonio TX 78205

Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the river, Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown is located in the Downtown - Riverwalk distri...more

8.6
Fabulous
1828 verified reviews
4 star
6809 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio TX 78249

Located across the street from the University of Texas at San Antonio, DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest - La Cantera offers an outdoor pool...more

8.9
Fabulous
626 verified reviews
4 star
4323 Spectrum One San Antonio TX 78230
8.96 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Featuring all-suite accommodations, furnished with full kitchens and all the comforts of home, this San Antonio hotel is moments from popular points o...more

8.4
Very good
1043 verified reviews
4 star
77 Northeast Loop 410 San Antonio TX 78216
1.71 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Located just off I-410, this Marriott San Antonio offers free shuttle service to and from San Antonio International Airport, less than 2 miles away. F...more

8.3
Very good
114 verified reviews
4 star
5615 Landmark Parkway San Antonio 78249

Set in San Antonio, 3.5 km from The Shops at La Cantera, Embassy Suites By Hilton San Antonio Landmark offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free...more

9.3
Superb
363 verified reviews
4 star
606 North Presa Street San Antonio TX 78205

Conveniently located in the centre of San Antonio, The Maverick, powered by Placemakr - River Walk offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, fre...more

8.6
Fabulous
454 verified reviews
4 star
408 East Houston Street San Antonio 78205

Located in San Antonio, Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk offers an outdoor swimming pool. A fitness room is available for guests. The...more

8.1
Very good
775 verified reviews

Featuring barbecue facilities, Candlewood Suites - San Antonio Lackland AFB Area, an IHG Hotel is set in San Antonio in the Texas region, 15 km from S...more

9.1
Superb
423 verified reviews
3 star
901 E. Houston St. San Antonio 78205

Tru By Hilton San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk features a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in S...more

7.7
Good
562 verified reviews
3 star
414 Bowie Street San Antonio TX 78205

Located in downtown San Antonio, this hotel is blocks from the River Walk and a 6 minute walk from the Alamo. It features an outdoor pool and gym. Fre...more

7.9
Good
1169 verified reviews
3 star
66 Northeast Loop 410 San Antonio San Antonio TX 78216
1.84 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Located opposite San Antonio International Airport, this all-suite hotel provides free airport transfers, a rooftop pool and spacious accommodation wi...more

8.5
Fabulous
197 verified reviews
3 star
2435 Pinn Road San Antonio TX 78227

Located within 14 km of SeaWorld San Antonio and 17 km of Ripleys Believe It Or Not Museum, Executive Inn and Suites Lackland AFB provides rooms with ai...more

7
Good
102 verified reviews
3 star
2214 TPC Parkway San Antonio TX 78259

Located in San Antonio, 21 km from The Shops at La Cantera, Tru By Hilton San Antonio North provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. This 3-star...more

8.4
Very good
348 verified reviews
3 star
111 Soledad Street San Antonio 78205

Well situated in San Antonio, AC Hotel by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This...more

8.3
Very good
232 verified reviews
3 star
5639 Rim Pass San Antonio TX 78257

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Tru By Hilton San Antonio At The Rim, Tx is situated in San Antonio, 1.8 km from Six Flags Fiesta Texas and 3.3 km fro...more

8.7
Fabulous
414 verified reviews
3 star
9923 Ingram Road San Antonio TX 78245

Attractively situated in the West San Antonio district of San Antonio, stayAPT Suites San Antonio-Lackland is situated 7.8 km from SeaWorld San Antoni...more

8.9
Fabulous
355 verified reviews
3 star
111 Soledad Street San Antonio 78205

Set in San Antonio, less than 1 km from The Alamo, Element San Antonio Riverwalk offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness cent...more

8.8
Fabulous
383 verified reviews
3 star
10015 Westover Hills Boulevard San Antonio 78251

Featuring 3-star accommodation, TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Westover Hills is situated in San Antonio, 2.7 km from SeaWorld San Antonio...more

8.8
Fabulous
177 verified reviews
3 star
11006 Interstate 35 North San Antonio TX78233

Ideally set in the North San Antonio - SAT district of San Antonio, La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Alamo City is situated 15 km from Frost Bank Cent...more

8
Very good
310 verified reviews
3 star
1807 North Loop 1604 East San Antonio 78232

Situated 17 km from The Shops at La Cantera, Home2 Suites By Hilton San Antonio North Stone Oak offers 3-star accommodation in San Antonio and has an...more

8.8
Fabulous
231 verified reviews
3 star
9911 Ingram Road San Antonio TX 78245

Ideally located in the West San Antonio district of San Antonio, Tru By Hilton San Antonio Lackland Sea World is set 9 km from SeaWorld San Antonio, 1...more

8.1
Very good
518 verified reviews
3 star
9911 Ingram Road Bldg B San Antonio TX 78245

Set in San Antonio, 7.5 km from SeaWorld San Antonio, Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland SeaWorld offers accommodation with a fitness centre,...more

8.6
Fabulous
861 verified reviews
3 star
118 Soledad Street San Antonio TX 78205

Conveniently set in the Downtown - Riverwalk district of San Antonio, Hampton Inn and Suites San Antonio Riverwalk is located 2.2 km from Tower of the A...more

8.3
Very good
1643 verified reviews
3 star
114 Soledad San Antonio TX 78205

Home2 Suites By Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk is ideally situated in the centre of San Antonio, and features free bikes, free WiFi and an outdoor swimm...more

8.3
Very good
633 verified reviews
3 star
17934 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio 78257

Set in San Antonio, 3.1 km from Six Flags Fiesta Texas, TownePlace Suites San Antonio Northwest at The RIM offers accommodation with free bikes, free...more

9
Superb
267 verified reviews
3 star
8818 Jones Maltsberger Road San Antonio TX 78216

Well set in the North San Antonio - SAT district of San Antonio, Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio Airport is located 12 km from The Alamo, 13 km from Al...more

9.1
Superb
737 verified reviews

Situated in San Antonio, 10 km from SeaWorld San Antonio, La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Seaworld LAFB features accommodation with an o...more

8.8
Fabulous
900 verified reviews

Situated in San Antonio, 14 km from The Shops at La Cantera, Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites San Antonio Medical Center features accommodation with...more

8.7
Fabulous
419 verified reviews
3 star
5630 UTSA Boulevard San Antonio 78249

Set in San Antonio, 5.1 km from The Shops at La Cantera, Aloft San Antonio UTSA Area offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private...more

8.7
Fabulous
495 verified reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Holiday Inn Express - San Antonio East I-10, an IHG Hotel is set in San Antonio, 8.8 km from Frost Bank Center and 8.8...more

8.4
Very good
72 verified reviews
3 star
6861 W Highway 90 San Antonio TX 78227

Situated in San Antonio, 14 km from SeaWorld San Antonio, Travelodge by Wyndham San Antonio Lackland AFB North features accommodation with an outdoor...more

5
Review score
466 verified reviews

Offering an outdoor pool and barbecue, Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center is located in downtown San Antonio.The rooms are fitte...more

9.2
Superb
444 verified reviews
8.88 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Adjacent to the San Antonio Medical Center, with easy access to Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park, this all-suite hotel offers accommodations with ful...more

7.9
Good
577 verified reviews

Set 14 km from SeaWorld San Antonio, Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Lackland AFB San Antonio, TX offers 3-star accommodation in San Antonio and has...more

7.6
Good
1610 verified reviews
3 star
217 North Saint Mary's Street San Antonio TX 78205

Located on the San Antonio Riverwalk, this hotel offers free WiFi and an on-site restaurant. Spacious rooms include flat-screen cable TVs and wood fur...more

8
Very good
1664 verified reviews
3 star
320 Bonham Street San Antonio TX 78205

Adjacent to the historic Alamo and a 5 minutes' walk from San Antonio's popular River Walk area, this historic hotel offers guestrooms furnished with...more

8.4
Very good
1148 verified reviews
3 star
6350 Interstate 35 North San Antonio Northwest TX 78218
8.38 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Conveniently situated in the North San Antonio - SAT district of San Antonio, Quality Suites San Antonio Northeast is located 9 km from Frost Bank Cen...more

5.9
Review score
495 verified reviews

This San Antonio, Texas hotel is minutes from Six Flags Fiesta Texas Amusement Park. The all-suite hotel offers a daily breakfast buffet and free Wi-F...more

8
Very good
340 verified reviews
8.53 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Located 20 minutes from SeaWorld San Antonio and 15 minutes from downtown San Antonio, Texas. Rooms feature free WiFi.SpringHill Suites Medical Center...more

8.6
Fabulous
1056 verified reviews

Situated in San Antonio and with The Shops at La Cantera reachable within 8.7 km, TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Northwest features express...more

7.7
Good
225 verified reviews
3 star
214 Northeast Loop 410 San Antonio Airport: San Antonio Int' l (SAT) TX 78216
1.21 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Airport has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and shared lounge in San Antonio. This 3-sta...more

9
Superb
50 verified reviews
3 star
10919 Town Center Drive San Antonio City Centre TX 78251

Located in San Antonio, 2.7 km from SeaWorld San Antonio, Staybridge Suites San Antonio Sea World, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor...more

8
Very good
184 verified reviews

Located in San Antonio, 10 km from San Antonio Spurs, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base provides accommodation with an outdoor swi...more

7.8
Good
831 verified reviews
3 star
1754 North Loop 1604 East San Antonio TX 78232
8.58 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

This all-suite Texas hotel features an outdoor seasonal pool and is 12.8 km from San Antonio International Airport. The hotel provides a gym and rooms...more

8.4
Very good
608 verified reviews
3 star
116 Navarro Street San Antonio TX 78205

The O'Brien Riverwalk Boutique Hotel is only one block from the San Antonio River Walk. The hotel offers free internet access.O'Brien Riverwalk Boutiq...more

7.6
Good
2202 verified reviews
3 star
11526 Interstate Highway 35 North San Antonio Northeast TX 78233
9.98 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Situated within 17 km of Frost Bank Center and 17 km of San Antonio Spurs, Red Roof PLUS San Antonio Northeast features rooms with air conditioning an...more

6.2
Review score
20 verified reviews
3 star
18502 Hardy Oak San Antonio TX 78232
9.31 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

This hotel is located 19 miles from downtown San Antonio. The hotel features an indoor pool, jacuzzi and offers guests a microwave and free Wi-Fi in e...more

6.4
Review score
140 verified reviews
3 star
432 West Market Street San Antonio Downtown / Riverwalk TX 78205

Boasting an exceptional location directly on the Riverwalk, this all-suite hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the Alamo. Spacious suites provide kitchenet...more

8.3
Very good
580 verified reviews
3 star
8902 Jones Maltsberger Road San Antonio TX 78216
1.21 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

This hotel is just outside of San Antonio International Airport. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool with hot tub, a daily hot breakfast and free...more

7.6
Good
416 verified reviews
3 star
10110 US Highway 281 North San Antonio TX 78216
1.03 km from San Antonio SAT-San Antonio Intl. airport

Located in Texas, this hotel offers free shuttle services to San Antonio International Airport and within a 3-mile radius. It features an indoor pool...more

8.7
Fabulous
567 verified reviews

Last updated: 13 Feb 2025

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