How Axel worksUpdated Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month
Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. The San Antonio area selection spans River Walk & Downtown, Convention Center & Hemisfair, Market Square & Downtown West, La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld & Highway 151. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.
La Cantera and Six Flags Fiesta Texas: best for shopping and resort downtime, not a walkable city break. SeaWorld and Highway 151: useful for SeaWorld trips, awkward for seeing San Antonio itself. River Walk and Downtown: the simplest first-visit choice, provided you enjoy being among other visitors.
Cheap but decent hotels in San Antonio area, Nov 18 to Nov 21, 2026
Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. The San Antonio area selection spans River Walk & Downtown, Convention Center & Hemisfair, Market Square & Downtown West, La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld & Highway 151. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.
Compound search: cheap but decent hotels, a good cheaper base by our research or well under the city’s typical rate, located in San Antonio area (River Walk & Downtown, Convention Center & Hemisfair, Market Square & Downtown West, La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld & Highway 151); check-in 2026-11-18, check-out 2026-11-21, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas; SeaWorld & Highway 151; River Walk & Downtown. Order: cheapest first.
Other dates for the same page: Nov 7 to Nov 10, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-antonio/cheap-hotels-san-antonio-nov-7-to-nov-10-2026; Nov 8 to Nov 11, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-antonio/cheap-hotels-san-antonio-nov-8-to-nov-11-2026; Nov 16 to Nov 19, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-antonio/cheap-hotels-san-antonio-nov-16-to-nov-19-2026; Nov 25 to Nov 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-antonio/cheap-hotels-san-antonio-nov-25-to-nov-29-2026; Nov 26 to Nov 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/san-antonio/cheap-hotels-san-antonio-nov-26-to-nov-29-2026.
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Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (6)
1. Sleep Inn & Suites at Six Flags — 2-star, Choice Hotels
2. Ramada by Wyndham San Antonio Near SeaWorld/Lackland AFB — 2-star, Ramada
3. Best Western near Lackland AFB/SeaWorld — 2-star, Best Western
4. Holiday Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest — 3-star, Holiday Inn
5. Hotel Contessa — 4-star, Benchmark
6. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Six Flags at The Rim — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott
More hotels in the area (0)
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La Cantera and Six Flags Fiesta Texas · from about $181
SeaWorld and Highway 151 · from about $115
River Walk and Downtown · from about $305
The lowest-rate northwest stop, with free parking and useful family-room appliances. You accept disruptive construction, reported pool closures and inconsistent cleaning.
Nov 18 to 21, two adults: $216 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
2-star · Ramada
A lower-rate driving base with helpful staff, breakfast and free parking. You accept highway noise, sirens and exterior-entry rooms without an elevator.
Nov 18 to 21, two adults: $228 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
A low-rate Loop 410 stop with praised breakfast and free parking. You accept uneven upkeep, occasional smoke smells and no elevator.
Nov 18 to 21, two adults: $236 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Holiday Inn
A lower-rate northwest base with generous rooms, useful appliances and free parking. You accept uneven upkeep; breakfast isn't included with every booking.
Nov 18 to 21, two adults: $271 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Separate living rooms and direct river access at a lower rate than most riverfront rivals. You accept destination fees, valet charges and inconsistent housekeeping follow-through.
Nov 18 to 21, two adults: $670 all in for 3 nights, of which $83 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott
Kitchen-equipped suites and included breakfast at a lower rate than most nearby suite options. You accept paid parking and every-other-day housekeeping.
Nov 18 to 21, two adults: $722 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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