Nearly every area of San Antonio has a slew of hotels--finding the best deal takes some planning and knowledge. When planning a San Antonio vacation, it's important to find a balance between getting a good hotel rate and staying close to popular attractions. For finding the discount hotels that are nearest to the sights, your best bets are the Northwest Side and the downtown area.

The Northwest Side has great affordable housing for both tourists and residents. While there are no major historical attractions here, it's just a short ride to several important historical districts. Also in northern San Antonio are the million-dollar homes of Alamo Heights and Windcrest.

Downtown San Antonio Has It All
For the visitor who wants the most out of his or her exciting San Antonio vacation, downtown is usually the best bets. Some of the most affordable quality hotels are located downtown, and you're never more than a short walk away from an amazing historical attraction. Most visitors to downtown hope to see the Alamo, which is located near several major hotels.

In northeastern San Antonio, the hotels get more expensive--think bed and breakfast. For this reason, those seeking discount hotels usually find it best to stay on the Northwest Side, then take a cab over for a day trip in the countryside. Just remember that San Antonio is big--trying to get across the city can result in an hour of traffic, which definitely isn't the best vacation situation.

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