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San Antonio area hotels under $400 a night, Nov 16 to Nov 19, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights, Monday to Thursday, 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 10 of the 40 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Market Square and Downtown West: a practical downtown alternative, stronger by day than after shopping ends. 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. Convention Center and Hemisfair: downtown convenience with better play space and easy convention access.

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San Antonio area hotels under $400 a night, Nov 16 to Nov 19, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in San Antonio area under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-16, check-out 2026-11-19, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Market Square & Downtown West; SeaWorld & Highway 151; River Walk & Downtown; Convention Center & Hemisfair. 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 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19; 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 (10 of 40 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • SeaWorld & Highway 151: Useful for SeaWorld trips, awkward for seeing San Antonio itself. Typical $115 a night. Subway: VIA 64 serves parts of the 151 access-road corridor and VIA Link Mainland reaches SeaWorld.
  • 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.

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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio-Dtwn Market Area by IHG — 2-star, Holiday Inn Express

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

More hotels in the area (34)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 16 to Nov 19, 2026
  1. Sleep Inn & Suites at Six Flags, La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas
    #1 of 6 · La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas

    Sleep Inn & Suites at Six Flags

    2-star · Choice Hotels

    $64a night · Nov 16 to 19

    The lowest-rate northwest stop, with free parking and useful family-room appliances. You accept disruptive construction, reported pool closures and inconsistent cleaning.

    Nov 16 to 19, two adults: $192 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Ramada by Wyndham San Antonio Near SeaWorld/Lackland AFB, SeaWorld & Highway 151
    #2 of 6 · SeaWorld & Highway 151

    Ramada by Wyndham San Antonio Near SeaWorld/Lackland AFB

    2-star · Ramada

    $68a night · Nov 16 to 19

    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 16 to 19, two adults: $204 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Best Western near Lackland AFB/SeaWorld, SeaWorld & Highway 151
    #3 of 6 · SeaWorld & Highway 151

    Best Western near Lackland AFB/SeaWorld

    2-star · Best Western

    $71a night · Nov 16 to 19

    A low-rate Loop 410 stop with praised breakfast and free parking. You accept uneven upkeep, occasional smoke smells and no elevator.

    Nov 16 to 19, two adults: $213 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Holiday Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest, La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas
    #4 of 6 · La Cantera & Six Flags Fiesta Texas

    Holiday Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $77a night · Nov 16 to 19

    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 16 to 19, two adults: $230 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio-Dtwn Market Area by IHG, Market Square & Downtown West
    #5 of 6 · Market Square & Downtown West

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio-Dtwn Market Area by IHG

    2-star · Holiday Inn Express

    $79a night · Nov 16 to 19

    Suite living space, breakfast and free parking at a lower neighborhood rate. You accept neighboring bar music and uneven room maintenance.

    Nov 16 to 19, two adults: $237 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square, Market Square & Downtown West
    #6 of 6 · Market Square & Downtown West

    La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $79a night · Nov 16 to 19

    Market Square across the street, with free parking and breakfast for short visits. You accept dated exterior-corridor rooms, no elevator and neighboring construction.

    $20/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $314 vs $354 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 16 to 19, two adults: $236 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 40 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 16 to 19

  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 16 to 19

  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 16 to 19

  4. 4. Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza · Convention Center · 3-star$68/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $332 vs $469 on Expedia for Jan 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 16 to 19

  5. 5. 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 16 to 19

  6. 6. DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest · La Cantera · 4-star$49/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $336 vs $434 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026. Rooms for Nov 16 to 19

  7. 7. 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 16 to 19

  8. 8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown · Market Square · 3-star$24/night less than Booking.com (12%)

    Axel $337 vs $384 on Booking.com for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 19

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

34 more
  1. 1. Tru By Hilton San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk · Convention Center · 2-star$85Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  2. 2. Comfort Suites Seaworld - Lackland AFB · SeaWorld · 2-star$86Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  3. 3. Best Western Alamo Suites · Market Square · 2-star$93Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  4. 4. Candlewood Suites San Antonio Downtown by IHG · Market Square · 2-star$94Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  5. 5. Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza · Convention Center · 3-star$68/night less than Expedia (29%)$96Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  6. 6. Hampton Inn San Antonio-Downtown (River Walk) · Convention Center · 2-star$97Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  7. 7. Best Western Sea World/Lackland AFB NW Hotel & Suites · SeaWorld · 2-star$100Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  8. 8. Comfort Suites Alamo - Riverwalk · Convention Center · 3-star$64/night less than Expedia (34%)$108Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  9. 9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center · Convention Center · 3-star$109Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  10. 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown · Market Square · 3-star$24/night less than Booking.com (12%)$113Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  11. 11. Courtyard San Antonio SeaWorld®/Lackland · SeaWorld$114Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  12. 12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk · Convention Center · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (14%)$115Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  13. 13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Market Square · Market Square · 3-star$74/night less than Expedia (38%)$116Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  14. 14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld Lackland · SeaWorld · 3-star$8/night less than Expedia (5%)$123Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  15. 15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio-Downtown/Market Square · Market Square · 2-star$128Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  16. 16. Menger Hotel · River Walk · 3-star$83/night less than Expedia (46%)$128Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  17. 17. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk · Convention Center · 4-star$61/night less than Booking.com (26%)$130Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  18. 18. Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio · SeaWorld · 3-star$139Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  19. 19. Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Market Square · Market Square · 3-star$149Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  20. 20. DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest · La Cantera · 4-star$49/night less than Expedia (23%)$150Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  21. 21. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio NW at The Rim · La Cantera · 3-star$168Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  22. 22. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lackland AFB/ SeaWorld · SeaWorld · 3-star$184Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  23. 23. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio at the Rim · La Cantera · 3-star$185Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  24. 24. Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Lackland AFB SeaWorld · SeaWorld · 2-star$187Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  25. 25. Hotel Contessa · River Walk · 4-star$203Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  26. 26. Omni La Mansion del Rio · River Walk · 4-star$210Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  27. 27. Residence Inn San Antonio DowntownMarket Square · Market Square$230Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  28. 28. Hilton Palacio Del Rio · River Walk · 4-star$254Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  29. 29. Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Six Flags at The Rim · La Cantera · 3-star$255Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  30. 30. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Six Flags at The Rim · La Cantera · 3-star$261Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  31. 31. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk · River Walk · 4-star$307Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  32. 32. Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk, by Hyatt · River Walk · 5-star$325Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  33. 33. The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio · River Walk · 4-star$335Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
  34. 34. Mokara Hotel & Spa · River Walk · 4-star$343Rooms for Nov 16 to 19
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