San Antonio

This Muslim Friendly Travel Guide is part of eHalal.io Travel Group San Antonio is the third largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the nation. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of soft-drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.

SAntoniotx - |Downtown San Antonio from the Tower of the Americas

San Antonio Halal Travel Guide

San Antonio is considered to be the cradle of Texan liberty. Its most well-known landmark is the Alamo and the site of the famous battle (1836) where Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie were killed. Though it must be said that when most visitors see the Alamo for the first time and their common reaction is "Hm, I thought it would be bigger."

No other city in Texas reflects the state's Spanish and Mexican legacy better than San Antonio. Hispanics make up a considerable fraction of the population though and it shows in most places. The Hispanic atmosphere of San Antonio makes it a truly unique U.S. city. This becomes most evident during Fiesta week, a yearly celebration that attracts 3.5 million people to its 110 plus events from all over to enjoy parades, music, festivals, fairs and food in the charming downtown streets of the city. San Antonio also has a significant African-American population.

San Antonio, with a population upward of 1.5 million, and a metro population of nearly 2.4 million, still enjoys a small-town feel despite the hustle and bustle. Its people are friendly, open and bicultural, and the concentration of population around its center makes it easy to get just about anywhere within a 30-40 minutes drive.

How is the Climate in San Antonio

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Sports

• San Antonio Spurs - 29.426944, -98.4375 - San Antonio is home to the five-time NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs who play at the AT&T Center.

• San Antonio Rampage - The AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers who play at the AT&T Center.

• San Antonio Missions - 5757 US HWY 90 West 29.409131, -98.601114 ☎ +1 210-675-7275 The Minor League Baseball team of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League plays at Wolff Municipal Stadium.

• San Antonio FC - 5106 David Edwards Dr 29.538908, -98.394617 - The USL Championship affiliate of New York City FC, playing at Toyota Field.

• San Antonio Talons - The Talons are San Antonio's Arena Football team. They play at the Alamodome in the AFL.

• UTSA Roadrunners - ☎ +1 210 458-8872 +1 210 458-4813 - The city's main college sports attractions are the teams of the University of Texas at San Antonio, whose main campus is off Loop 1604 just west of the northern interchange with I-10. UTSA is a member of Conference USA, which sponsors FBS (top-level) football. Most venues are on campus, but the football team plays at the Alamodome. Notably and the football team drew more than 35,000 fans per game for its first season in 2011.

• Incarnate Word Cardinals - ☎ +1 210 805-3000 The teams of the University of the Incarnate Word, whose campus is on Broadway near Breckenridge Park and the zoo, are a fairly new addition to Division I, having joined the Southland Conference in 2013. Unlike UTSA and the football team plays on campus and in the second-level FCS.

Tours

• Alamo Helicopter Tours - San Antonio Helicopter Tours | 8535 Mission Rd., Suite 104 29.338984, -98.468083 From Downtown head east on East Market Street and merge onto I-37/US-281 South via ramp to I-10. Take exit 135 to merge onto Southeast Military Dr/TX-13-Loop W. Sharp left at Mission Road. It's at the Airport Main Terminal Building. ☎ +1 210 287-5797 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM–5PM $77.50-$1795.00 - Offers exciting and breathtaking views of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, including sites such as the San Antonio River, Downtown and the Botanical Gardens and Historic Mission.

• San Antonio Walks - 317 Alamo Plaza (directly in front of the Alamo) 29.425784, -98.487020 ☎ +1-888-368-6874 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 9:15AM, 12:15PM, 4PM; Sunday 9:15AM, 12:15PM $21; Under 6 Free (cash only) - Professional guided tour. This is not a highlight reel, but real storytelling about the city's rich history. Captivating and educational. Voted: Best Tour in San Antonio. Member: Texas Travel Industry Association.

• Segway Tours - @NationTours.com 260 East Houston Street 29.426408, -98.489832 ☎ +1 210 441-1198 - $39-59 - San Antonio Segway Tours enables you to tour downtown San Antonio on a Segway. Learn to ride a Segway and tour beautiful and historic downtown San Antonio. Tours leave from and range from 1 hour to 2.5 hours. Tours depart 7 days a week, 6 times daily.

• Mission Adventure Tours - Kayaking - Mission@ Espada Park - 1750 Southeast Military Drive, 78214 ☎ +1 210-383-0872 - $49-81 depending on trip length - Guided and unguided kayak trips on the San Antonio River, as well as specialty guided kayak trips on the Median River, Comal River, San Marcos River and many other rivers throughout central and west Texas. Mission Kayak also offers beginner kayaking classes, large group and corporate tours, as well as team building events.

Theaters

San Antonio is home to several historic vaudeville theatres; The Empire, Aztec, Alameda, and the Majestic. There are also many live music venues including, Sunset Station, White Rabbit, Scout Bar, Blue Star Arts complex, Pearl Brewery, Cowboys, La Tuna's, Randy's Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, and The Ten Eleven and many great local bands.

• Majestic Theatre - 224 E. Houston Street 29.426265, -98.490586 ☎ +1 210 226-5700 - Recognized as one of the most ornate facilities in the nation and the Majestic has long held a special place in the archives of Texas theatrical and architectural history. In the heart of downtown San Antonio and the Majestic was designed and built in 1929 by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres, and stood proudly for many years as the largest theatre in Texas and the second largest motion picture theatre in the nation. It was intended to be the most modern and ornate building in South Texas - complete with new sound and projection equipment - and was the first theatre in the state to be totally air-conditioned.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in San Antonio

San Antonio is home to a variety of shopping venues with a wide selection of shops and stores. With ten major shopping malls within an hour drive of downtown as well as La Villita and Market Plaza in the heart of downtown San Antonio.

• Alamo Quarry Market - 255 E Basse Road 29.495476, -98.482005 ☎ +1 210 225-1000 +1 210 271-3491 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday noon-6PM
• La Villita - La Villita Historic Arts Village | 418 Villita 29.421844, -98.488934 ☎ +1 210-207-8611 +1 210-207-4390 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 6PM, closed holidays - 30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas.

• Market Plaza - El Mercado - 514 West Commerce 29.425398, -98.499438 ☎ +1 210 207-8600 +1 210 207-4287 Opening Hours: Daily: summer 10AM Monday - 8PM; winter: 10AM Monday - 6PM; stores closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas - Visitors can browse through the 32 shops at "El Mercado," and 80 specialty shops in Farmers' Market Plaza. Market Plaza is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside the Guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the excitement of Mexican dances.

• Rivercenter Mall - 849 E. Commerce 29.423758, -98.484418 ☎ +1 210 225-0000 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM; Sunday Noon-6PM - On the River Walk and connected to the Marriott Rivercenter and the Menger Hotel. It is also within walking distance of the Alamo. Houses over 100 retail shops including an IMAX theater.

• The Shops at La Cantera - 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 6698 29.594298, -98.614652 ☎ +1 210 582-6255 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday noon-6PM - In northern San Antonio adjacent to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The Shops at La Cantera is an open-air mall anchored by Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Neiman-Marcus. La Cantera offers stores on the higher-end of shopping such as Juicy Couture, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Vera Bradley, Lucky Brand, Anthropologie and the Apple store, Aveda, Burberry, Gilly Hicks, Sleep Number, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, and more. Most people, though, come to La Cantera to eat and enjoy happy hour at some of the best,upscale yet casual restaurants in the city. Kona Grill offers $3, $4, $5 appetizers such as sushi, Pizzas, and egg rolls, with discounted spirits and soft-drinks. Yardhouse has hundreds of soft drinks on tap available in a 1.4 liter yard in a classic rock-inspired setting. There is a wide array of food and the general rule for chains is to skip the dishes you find everywhere and try the specialties. Here, try the seared ahi sandwiches. Other eateries are Grimaldi's Brick-Oven Pizzeria, P.F. Chang's, Perry's Steakhouse and Z Tejas - a southwestern-themed restaurant with great non-Tex-Mex food and fantastic happy hour specials.

• North Star Mall - 7400 San Pedro 29.518858, -98.495606 ☎ +1 210 342-2325 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday noon-6PM - San Antonio's internationally-acclaimed shopping destination center boasts over 200 specialty stores and restaurants. Adjacent to the San Antonio International Airport, North Star is in the heart of the city. North Star is home to the largest cowboy boots in the world. They stand 40 feet high and 20 feet long! Stores include Saks Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn Kids, Armani Exchange, Arden B., Montblanc, J.Crew, Oakley, The Cheesecake Factory, Talbots, Janie and Jack, Apple, bebe, Coach, Sephora, Guess, and Steve Madden.

Farmers Market

The Pearl Brewery (now an urban development) hosts a farmers market on Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM and Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM. On Saturdays the market is next to the San Antonio River which forms an excellent green area, you can walk or take the river shuttle up from your hotel downtown.

Halal Restaurants in San Antonio

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• Mexican Manhattan - 110 Soledad Street 29.425334, -98.492729 ☎ +1 210 223-3913 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM Mid-range - Overlooking the San Antonio River.

• Casa Rio - @rio.com 430 E. Commerce Street 29.423469, -98.488173 ☎ +1 210 225-6718 | Opening Hours: Su–Thursday 11AM–10PM; F–Sa 11AM–11PM Mid-range A great Tex-Mex restaurant if you're on a budget. This is the oldest restaurant on the River Walk, opened in 1946. You can enjoy good local-style dining in a colorful and romantic setting.

• Ruthie's Mexican Restaurant 11423 West Ave ☎ +1 210 308-0253 Great Latin food.

• Schilo's Deli - 424 E. Commerce Street 29.423625, -98.488299 ☎ +1 210 223-6692 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM Monday - 8:30PM - If you're tired of Tex-Mex, Schilo's is a great place for good German food at budget prices, right above the River Walk (next to Casa Rio). Try their Evening Specialties, available after 5PM, excellent value. Split Pea Soup is a long-time favorite.

• Taco Cabana - Another great Tex-Mex place in San Antonio. It's a chain in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

• Teka Molino - 7231 San Pedro Ave. 29.514737, -98.499809 ☎ +1 210 344-7281 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 7AM - 9PM - Teka Molino is a famous Tex-Mex restaurant on San Pedro, two blocks from North Star Mall. Locals are familiar with their famous puffy tacos, carne guisada, guacamole cups, bean rolls, and home-made tortillas.

• Lulu's Bakery and Cafe - 918 N. Main Street 29.436958, -98.493942 - Just north of Interstate (about a 15-minutes walk from the Alamo). This diner/bakery offers huge portions at very fair prices. Their cinnamon rolls are as big as a human head, and their chicken-fried Steaks takes up the whole plate. Not very tourist, more of a local place. Not to be confused with Luby's cafeteria which is just across the street and much more expensive.

• Main Street Pizzas - 1906 N. Main Street 29.447412, -98.493956 - Just east of San Antonio College, about 2 miles north of downtown. Popular with students at San Antonio College (SAC) as well as Trinity University because of its affordable prices, good food, and proximity to the campuses. Offers fried calamari, calzones, Pizzas of all sizes, manicotti, and an eclectic mix of other traditional Italian food. Daily specials are available.

• Jacala Mexican Restaurant - 606 West Ave, 78201 ☎ +1 210 732-5222 | Opening Hours: 11am - 10pm - Oldest originally owned restaurant in San Antonio, operated by the Quinones family since 1949. Jacala is known for their puffy tacos, enchiladas, and their margaritas.

Mid-range

• Green - 200 E Grayson St, Suite 120 29.443814, -98.479949 Near Downtown at Pearl Brewery ☎ +1 210 320-5865 | Opening Hours: Sunday 9AM Monday - 9PM; M–Thursday 8AM Monday - 9PM; Friday 8AM Monday - 8PM - San Antonio's only all-kosher, all-vegetarian eatery. Be sure to try the soups and specials. Dinner is $7-15. Second location at 10003 Northwest Military, Suite 2115, in Alon Center.

• Rosario's - 910 S. Alamo Street 29.41540, -98.48959 $7-15 A Mexican restaurant that is somewhat lacking in character but serves good food in decent-sized portions. It's a popular place, but it occupies a large space and is far enough from the Riverwalk that there usually isn't much of a wait for a table.

• Joe's Crab Shack | 212 College Street #100 29.42576, -98.48926 River Walk - Dinner $9-21 - The local version of a national chain. A great good time, especially when the waiters all stop and line dance in the aisles. Good food, silly T-shirts, on the north side of the River Walk loop. A great place to host a birthday party or special occasion. The "fish bowl" drinks are fun for two to share.

• Liberty Bar - 1111 S. Alamo Street 29.41239, -98.49239 on the second floor - take the elevator on the side of the building ☎ +1 210-227-1187 - $10-$25 A bohemian eatery in a building with character. The menu lists everything that they make from scratch, ranging from breads to sauces. The entree choices vary from Pizzas to pot roast to lamb Burgers to "Puntas Norteñas" (tough to describe, easy to eat). There is a full bar with very knowledgeable bartenders, and a really solid organic juice and list. The buttermilk pie is a house special desert that numerous patrons swear is extraordinary, although if you aren't already pre-disposed towards buttermilk you might be just as happy with the other pie selections.

• Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery - 218 Produce Row 29.42510, -98.49951 In the Mercado ☎ +1 210-225-1262 | Opening Hours: Open 24 hours Entrees $9-20 - Blow $5 on the Mariachis and they're among the best in town (they tune because they care). The interior looks like Christmas vomited on a flea market, yet somehow the result is a charming and unique decor. Tex-Mex, Mex-Mex and Nuevo Mexicano food that is reasonably priced and definitely above average in terms of taste and quality. Service is prompt. Splendid bakery in the front section.Rumored to have free WiFi

• Sushi Zushi - 203 S. St. Mary's 29.423727, -98.492237 at Market, in the International Center across the street from the Drury Plaza Hotel ☎ +1 210 472-2900 | Opening Hours: Monday - West 11AM Monday - 10PM; Thursday - Friday 11AM Monday - 11PM; Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 11PM; Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 10PM - Three other locations in San Antonio area. Extensive Japanese sushi menu, including other Japanese dishes like soup, salad, udon, soba, etc. Japanese comfort foods are good value. Tasteful, modern setting.

• Paesanos River Walk - 111 W. Crockett Street #100 29.425241, -98.489094 ☎ +1 210 227-2782 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM–10PM; F–Sa 11AM–11PM - Classic Mediterranean and contemporary Italian dining on the San Antonio River Walk. Paesanos River Walk breaks the boundaries of traditional Italian cuisine to explore modern Mediterranean specialties. Enjoy the legendary Shrimp Paesano or Oven-Baked Pizzas piled high with grilled Chicken and artichokes, or venture forth to Lemon Peppered Salmon or to our tempting Daily Specials. Choose from inside or terrace seating and enjoy views to the famed San Antonio River Walk.

• Boudros - 421 E. Commerce 29.4241, -98.4883 ☎ +1 210 224-8484 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Th: 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday - Saturday: 11AM Monday - midnight - From Commerce St. entrance, take the elevator down to the River level and walk through the restaurant to the riverfront entrance. A very popular Texas bistro, with local residents and tourists alike, right on the River Walk. Hearty portions. Blackened prime beef is its signature dish. Reservations are advisable, especially weekends.

• Azuca - 713 South Alamo Street 29.4170, -98.4909 ☎ +1 210-225-5550 - Best tortas de jamon (ham sandwiches) north of Mexico City.

• Biga on the Banks - 203 S. St. Mary's 29.423727, -98.492237 International Center ☎ +1 210 225-0722 - $25-50 - Biga on the Banks has a reputation for innovation. Owner and Chef Bruce Auden is known for his culinary creativity. Reservations recommended.

• Il Sogno 200 E Grayson St. 29.443814, -98.479949 in the Historic Pearl Brewery Complex ☎ +1 210 223-3900 - Chef Andrew Weissman offers a contemporary flair to authentic Italian cuisine. Excellent antipasto and great list. With appetizers and fruit cocktail, expect $50-100/person.

• Little Rhein Steak House - 231 S. Alamo St. 29.421883, -98.488047 ☎ +1 210 225-2111 | Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - 10PM A friendly gathering place with rustic charm, high quality Steaks and its historically significant location on the San Antonio River. The building was erected in 1847 and is basically unaltered since its original construction. Enjoy some of these delicious menu items: Escargots in Garlic Butter, House Smoked Salmon, Field Greens, Caesar Salad, Prime Strip Loin, Prime Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Lobster Tail, Prime Lamb Chops.

San Antonio's downtown is the hub of the city's Halal dining, with hundreds of dining options, restaurants mostly on the Riveralk and throughout street level. Other major nightlife locales, include Southtown Arts District, home to First Friday Art Walk, a large art block party with crowds upward of 20,000 along Alamo St. Scores of dining, galleries and theatres and lodging options, that include more than 10 historic 19th century B&Bs adjacent to the Riverwalk.

Wander down through the River Walk and take your choice of cafes and eateries. You can't go wrong. There are also several bars/restaurants in the Mercado block of tourist shops.

• Drink Texas - 200 Navarro St, Suite 100 29.423624, -98.489825 ☎ +1 210 224-1031 | Opening Hours: 2PM Monday - 2AM daily
• Swig Martini Bar - 111 West Crockett St., No. 205 29.425241, -98.489094 ☎ +1 210 476-0005 - Swig features specialty martinis, fruit cocktails, cigars and live music. The ambience is vintage 1940s with an exciting urban twist. Sit back and relax where the classic American cocktail meets its contemporaries-where Cary Grant meets Cameron Diaz. Enjoy friendly, attentive service in a relaxed upscale atmosphere. Martini time-with a twist.

• Mad Dogs British Pub - 123 Losoya Street # 19 29.4252, -98.4886 - British-themed bar & grill on the Riverwalk.

• Howl at the Moon - 111 W. Crockett #201 29.425241, 29.425241 ☎ +1 210 212-4770 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 7PM Monday - 2AM; F-Sa 6PM Monday - 2AM - Howl at the Moon is a singing, clapping, stomping, dance-on-the-piano, rock 'n' roll dueling piano show! It's part concert, part piano bar & all centered around audience interaction & 2 baby grand pianos. Howl at the Moon offers an experience beyond the average bar with live entertainment, comedy, & sing-a-longs throughout the night. Howl at the Moon is the perfect place for corporate parties & special events. Don't fret if you can't get there for your party or event–with their "Piano Shows To Go," they'll bring all the excitement & fun to you! On Thursday nights, bring your Texas college ID for free admission and drink specials -- usually $1 domestic, $2 Corona or Dos XX, and $3 UV Vodka $4 Bull Blasters. Great Muslim Friendly place to meet people on Thursdays.

• Zinc - 207 N. Presa St. 29.423687, -98.489311 ☎ +1 210 224-2900 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2AM; Saturday to Sunday 3PM Monday - 2AM - Zinc serves soft drinks from all corners of the globe with an emphasis on champagne and domestic varietals.

• Honky Tonk - 157 E Houston Street 29.426465, -98.492279 ☎ +1 210 552-2896 - Colas from $5 - In the downtown, this sports bar is offering all the major events from large screens. Snacks and Burgers is available.

• SoHo Wine and Martini Bar 214 W. Crockett Street 29.424861, -98.490355 ☎ +1 210 444-1000 | Opening Hours: 4PM Monday - 2AM - Extensive drink menu, in addition to your usual favorites SoHo also provides an impressive array of fun specialty house martinis such as the Ginger Tini, The Espresso Tini and the Carmel Apple Tini.

• Retox bar - 1031 Patricia Dr 29.545419, -98.512075 Blanco/West Ave ☎ +1 210-775-2886 | Opening Hours: 2PM Monday - 2AM Retox is local live music venue, retox is classified as a upscale dive café. Voted best sounding bar in 2009, 2010, 2011. Voted number 1 happy hour by gotime.com.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to San Antonio

San Antonio - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to San Antonio, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for San Antonio. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in San Antonio and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk - 105 S. St. Mary's Street 29.424373, -98.491966 between Commerce and Market (kitty corner from Aztec Theatre) ☎ +1 210 270-7799 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: 11AM - The 24-story Alamo Bank building, opened as a Drury hotel in 2007. Direct access from the lower level of the hotel to the western side of River Walk downtown loop. Free hot breakfast buffets and evening social hour daily on the second floor of the 50-ft tall lobby. Views from the 22nd floor observation deck; pool/spa on same level. Free internet and long-distance phone calls. Pets accepted with a daily cleaning fee of $15 each.

• Hampton Inn - San Antonio Downtown (Riverwalk) - 414 Bowie Street 29.426551, -98.482796 One block west of the US-281/I-37 freeway, and about 3 blocks from the River Walk downtown loop ☎ +1 210 225-8500
• Hawthorn Suites San Antonio NE - 13101 East Loop 1604 North 29.558451, -98.327661 Off Interstate 35 ☎ +1 210-655-9491 - Non-smoking Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham San Antonio NE hotel.

• Hawthorn Suites San Antonio Riverwalk - 830 North Street Mary's Street 29.431749, -98.489680 at Richmond Ave ☎ +1 210-527-1900 - Studio suites; complimentary hot breakfast buffet. On the quiet north leg of the River Walk.

• Hawthorn Suites - North San Antonio - 6900 IH 35 North 29.493486, -98.400215 ☎ +1 210-798-3900 +1-800-210-4255 - Complimentary hot breakfast buffets and social hour in the evening. Also offers in-room business services, a work area complete with dual phone lines, Wi-Fi access, personal voice mail and daily newspaper.

• Travelodge Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport - 2383 NE Loop 410 ☎ +1 210-599-4204Amenities including an outdoor swimming swimmingpool and large children's playground.

• Microtel Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport/North - 15314 Highway 281 North ☎ +1 210 404-1900 - Free transportation to San Antonio International Airport.

• Days Inn Suites San Antonio North/Stone Oak - gref 1505 Bexar Crossing corner of San Pedro Avenue, just south of 281 and 1604 junction ☎ +1 210-545-5400 - $89

| priceextra=king bed suite Well outside of San Antonio's downtown. Large and comfortable rooms, pool, free high-speed Internet (Ethernet). Just off a big freeway, so no neighborhood nearby to enjoy, but pleasant inside and with friendly staff.

• San Antonio International Hostel 621 Pierce Ave ☎ +1 210 223-9426 - Beds start at $22.57 per day.

• Super 8 Sea World / Medical Center - 5336 Wurzbach Road ☎ +1 210 520-0888 - Rooms starting at $54.99 per day, free continental breakfast, free wi-fi, free parking, non-smoking facility, elevator, free business center, centrally located.

Mid-range

• Comfort Suites Stone Oak - 1754 N. Loop 1604 E ☎ +1 210-495-5557 - Near the Stone Oak and Northwoods areas in North San Antonio. Free internet and free hot breakfast daily.

• Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio-Downtown/Market Plaza - 411 South Flores Street ☎ +1 210 212-7000 - Nice hotel as of 2014.

• The Inn at Craig Place - 117 West Craig Pl +1-877-427-2447 Built in 1891.

• O'Brien Ascend Collection hotel | 116 Navarro Street one block away from the San Antonio River Walk ☎ +1 210 527-1111 - Boutique hotel

• Residence Inn, San Antonio Downtown/Alamo Plaza - 425 Bonham Two blocks north of the Alamo, and 2 blocks west of the US-281/I-37 freeway +1-800-371-6349 Free hot breakfast buffet daily and evening social hour (Monday - Thursday).

• The St. Anthony - 300 E Travis Built in 1909 and now run by Wyndham, this beautiful downtown hotel was frequently awarded AAA's Four Diamond Award for excellence.

• Sleep Inn & Suites at Six Flags - 5042 Beckwith Blvd ☎ +1 210-561-6100 - Next to the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park.

• Springhill Suites San Antonio SeaWorld/Lackland | 138 Richland Hills Dr ☎ +1 210-520-6655 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: 11AM New downtown hotel with high speed internet access and indoor swimming pool.

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Antonio Northwest - 5535 University Heights Blvd ☎ +1 210-549-2434 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: 11AM - Hotel includes bar/restaurant, pool/fitness room, and a business center with computers and printer.

• Hyatt Place San Antonio Airport/Quarry Market - 7615 Jones Maltsberger Road ☎ +1 210 930-2333 Checkin - 12:00 pm / Check-out: 3:00 pm Airport is only 2.5 miles.

• Crockett Hotel - 320 Bonham 29.425147, -98.485116 ☎ +1 210-225-6500 - This sister hotel to the Menger is across from both the Rivercenter and the Alamo.

• The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - 705 East Houston Street 29.42663, -98.48580 ☎ +1-210-225-5100 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: noon $159
• The Hotel Contessa - 306 W. Market Street 29.423154, -98.489802 ☎ +1 210-229-9222A contemporary-style 12-story hotel offering 265 suites with over-sized bathrooms and a separate parlor with a sleeper sofa.

• Hotel Havana - 1015 Navarro Street 29.430894, -98.489770 Check-in: +1 210-222-2008 / Check-out: - Boutique hotel overlooking the Riverwalk.

• Hyatt Regency Hill Country | 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr 29.461267, -98.681152 ☎ +1 210 647-1234 +1 210 681-9681 - 27 holes of championship golf, Windflower spa and four-acre water park.

• Hyatt Regency San Antonio | 123 Losoya Street 29.425599, -98.488224 - 632-room hotel directly overlooking the historic Alamo and on the Riverwalk.

• Marriott Plaza San Antonio - 555 South Alamo Street 29.4191774, -98.489082 Take Hwy. 281 (I-37) South, take the Cesar Chavez exit. Go right on Cesar Chavez to Alamo, take a right on Alamo, an immediate left on Arciniega. Hotel is on corner of Alamo and Cesar Chavez Streets. ☎ +1 210-229-1000 Checkin - 4PM / Check-out: 11AM - The hotel sits on 6 acres of lush landscape and is home to Asian pheasants and colorful peacocks. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimmingpool and fire pit or grab dinner at the hotel's Anaqua Restaurant & Lounge, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter - 101 Bowie Street 29.423214, -98.483815 Adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the Rivercenter Mall ☎ +1 210-223-1000
• Menger Hotel - 204 Alamo Plaza 29.424670, -98.485986 Connected to the Rivercenter, and right next door to the Alamo

• Noble Inns - 209 Washington Street 29.416920, -98.493003 ☎ +1 210-223-2353 +1-800-242-2770 $99-299 - Three distinctive bed and breakfast properties, all in the King Williams District. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, heated swimmingpool and hot tub.

• San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk - 889 East Market Street 29.422686, -98.484613 ☎ +1 210-224-4555 - Balcony views of the city and River Walk below. Across the street from the San Antonio Convention Center.

• Omni La Mansion | 112 College Street 29.425431, -98.490546 ☎ +1 210-518-1000At the River Walk on the banks of the Paseo del Rio in downtown.

• The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio - 420 West Market Street 29.423421, -98.490783 ☎ +1 210 224-6500
• La Cantera Resort & Spa | 16641 La Cantera Parkway 29.603167, -98.622299 +1-866-716-8137 - In the Texas Hill Country just north of San Antonio; good views. Six pools, three hot tubs, 36 holes of golf, spa services, tennis courts and a kids club.

Stay Safe

San Antonio is a relatively safe city. As long as you take elementary precautions, you'll have a great time. Even when there are crowds for such events like the Alamo Bowl, it is still relatively safe. The River Walk always has something going on, but if you're in one of the quieter spots at night, exercise some caution. Inner city neighborhoods, particularly on the West and South Sides, should be avoided at night, though they are of little interest to tourists. In San Antonio, if it looks iffy, don't go there at night.

Telecommunications in San Antonio

Free WiFi is available in coffee shops, libraries and in restaurants.

Cope

Consulates in San Antonio

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• Belgium (Honorary) - One Alamo Center, 106 South Street Mary's Ste 200 ☎ +1 210 271-0630 +1 210 225-1951
• Germany (Honorary) | 310 South Saint Mary's St, Tower Life Bldg Ste 2201 ☎ +1 210 226-1788 +1 210 226-2065

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• Mexico | 127 Navarro Street ☎ +1 210 227-1085 +1 210 227-1817

Travel Next

To leave San Antonio, use US 281 south to get to Brownsville, I-10 east to get to Houston, I-10 west to get to El Paso, I-35 north to get to Austin, Waco, and Dallas/Fort Worth, I-37/US 181 south to get to Corpus Christi and Floresville, SH 16 north to get to Bandera, SH 16 south to get to Poteet, or US 281 north to get to Blanco and Johnson City. An alternate route to Austin is to use US 281 north and US 290 east. I-410 and SH 151 do not leave the city. However, Loop 1604 does go to small towns in the county.

• New Braunfels - 30 miles northeast of San Antonio, this town is best known for its German culture and legacy, not to mention the Schlitterbahn, persistent in being voted the world's best waterpark.
• San Marcos (Texas)|San Marcos - 50 miles northeast of San Antonio, San Marcos is the home of Texas State University and its Aquarena Center, as well as two massive outlet malls that have more than 350 shops.

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