San Antonio on a Budget

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,646 Lists

Updated: July 15, 2005

Low on cash? Get a lot for a little at these San Antonio favorites.

On this page:Cheap Eats, Budget Hotels, Cheap Attractions.

Cheap Eats

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pig Stands Co
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    1508 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78215 (map)

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Inc
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    101 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Los Barrios
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    4223 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212 (map)

    This innovative restaurant relies on family recipes that go beyond standard Tex-Mex fare.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chris Madrid Inc
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    1900 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212 (map)

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average De Wese's Tip Top Cafe
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    2814 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201 (map)

Budget Hotels

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Red Roof Inn San Antonio I-10 East
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    4403 Interstate 10 E, San Antonio, TX 78219 (map)

  2. 7 Alamo Suites
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    1002 S Laredo, San Antonio, TX 78204 (map)

    A good choice for visitors on a budget, located eight miles from the airport and one from downtown.

  3. 8 1 Star Rating: Poor La Quinta Inn Market Square
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    900 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78207 (map)

    Prime Market Square location, plus a free breakfast buffet.

  4. 9 Red Roof Inn - San Antonio Downtown
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    1011 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (map)

    About a half mile away from top attractions, including the Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas and more.

Cheap Attractions

  1. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended McNay Art Museum
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    6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209 (map)

    Pack a picnic and soak up the scenery, inside and out, without spending a cent.

  2. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Witte Museum
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    3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 (map)

    The only spot in town that houses a life-size dinosaur; see it for free Tuesdays from 3pm to 8pm when there is no admission fee.

  3. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Alamo
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    300 Alamo Plz, San Antonio, TX 78205 (map)

    Relax in the gardens, visit the museum and pay homage to this Texas landmark--for free.

  4. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Riverwalk San Antonio
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    Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (map)

    It doesn't cost a thing to stroll along the picturesque riverside.

  5. 14 El Mercado Snack Bar
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    514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207 (map)

    Visit this lively market during a festival and catch free mariachi music, dances and more.

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