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San Antonio area hotels with free cancellation, Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 6 of the 13 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. 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.

River Walk and Downtown: the simplest first-visit choice, provided you enjoy being among other visitors. Convention Center and Hemisfair: downtown convenience with better play space and easy convention access. La Cantera and Six Flags Fiesta Texas: best for shopping and resort downtime, not a walkable city break. Market Square and Downtown West: a practical downtown alternative, stronger by day than after shopping ends.

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San Antonio area hotels with free cancellation, Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. 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: hotels whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, 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 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: River Walk & Downtown; Convention Center & Hemisfair; La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas; Market Square & Downtown West. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (6 of 13 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • River Walk & Downtown: The simplest first-visit choice, provided you enjoy being among other visitors. Typical $305 a night. Subway: Walk between downtown sights.
  • Convention Center & Hemisfair: Downtown convenience with better play space and easy convention access. Typical $170 a night. Subway: Walk to the convention center and River Walk, and use the pedestrian bridge toward the Alamodome.
  • La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Best for shopping and resort downtime, not a walkable city break. Typical $181 a night. Subway: VIA 93 stops on La Cantera Parkway near Fiesta Texas Drive.
  • Market Square & Downtown West: A practical downtown alternative, stronger by day than after shopping ends. Typical $128 a night. Subway: Walk east along Commerce toward Main Plaza.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Market Square — 3-star, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld Lackland — 3-star, SpringHill Suites by Marriott

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

4. Comfort Suites Alamo - Riverwalk — 3-star, Choice Hotels

5. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk — 4-star, Aiden by Best Western

6. Menger Hotel — 3-star, WR Hotels

More hotels in the area (7)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026
  1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Market Square, Market Square & Downtown West
    #1 of 6 · Market Square & Downtown West

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Market Square

    3-star · Fairfield Inn by Marriott

    $119a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Free parking, breakfast and useful shuttle service for practical downtown visits. You accept no pool or hot tub; housekeeping every other day.

    $74/night less than Expedia (38%)

    Axel $238 vs $387 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $238 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld Lackland, SeaWorld & Highway 151
    #2 of 6 · SeaWorld & Highway 151

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld Lackland

    3-star · SpringHill Suites by Marriott

    $133a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Family suite space with breakfast included and an indoor pool. You accept inconsistent housekeeping, aging fixtures and daily parking charges.

    $8/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $288 vs $303 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 9 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $267 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk, Convention Center & Hemisfair
    #3 of 6 · Convention Center & Hemisfair

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $141a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A lower-rate convention base with included breakfast, a pool and handy room appliances. You accept uneven room condition, housekeeping lapses and limited paid parking.

    $23/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $292 vs $338 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $282 all in for 2 nights, of which $50 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Comfort Suites Alamo - Riverwalk, Convention Center & Hemisfair
    #4 of 6 · Convention Center & Hemisfair

    Comfort Suites Alamo - Riverwalk

    3-star · Choice Hotels

    $143a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Lower-rate one-room suites with sofa beds and included breakfast. You accept dated interiors, recurring carpet odors and mixed reactions to surroundings.

    $64/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $247 vs $376 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $285 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk, Convention Center & Hemisfair
    #5 of 6 · Convention Center & Hemisfair

    Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

    4-star · Aiden by Best Western

    $156a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Boutique style and standout staff without the large convention-hotel atmosphere. You accept road noise, paid parking and no waterfront setting.

    $61/night less than Booking.com (26%)

    Axel $343 vs $464 on Booking.com for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $311 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Menger Hotel, River Walk & Downtown
    #6 of 6 · River Walk & Downtown

    Menger Hotel

    3-star · WR Hotels

    $156a night · Nov 27 to 29

    The lowest-rate historic choice beside the Alamo, with a courtyard and outdoor pool. You accept unreliable cooling, dated interiors and construction-complicated access.

    $83/night less than Expedia (46%)

    Axel $195 vs $362 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $312 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

6 of 13 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Menger Hotel · River Walk · 3-star$83/night less than Expedia (46%)

    Axel $195 vs $362 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  2. 2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Market Square · Market Square · 3-star$74/night less than Expedia (38%)

    Axel $238 vs $387 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  3. 3. Comfort Suites Alamo - Riverwalk · Convention Center · 3-star$64/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $247 vs $376 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  4. 4. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk · Convention Center · 4-star$61/night less than Booking.com (26%)

    Axel $343 vs $464 on Booking.com for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  5. 5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk · Convention Center · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $292 vs $338 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  6. 6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld Lackland · SeaWorld · 3-star$8/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $288 vs $303 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 9 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

7 more
  1. 1. Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Six Flags at The Rim · La Cantera · 3-star$171Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  2. 2. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio at the Rim · La Cantera · 3-star$202Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  3. 3. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Landmark · La Cantera · 3-star$270Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  4. 4. Omni La Mansion del Rio · River Walk · 4-star$304Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  5. 5. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk · River Walk · 4-star$304Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  6. 6. Hotel Contessa · River Walk · 4-star$360Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  7. 7. Mokara Hotel & Spa · River Walk · 4-star$518Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
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