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1. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport3.0 star property
Uptown Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,321 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(2,321 reviews)
"Great stay"
"Great stay"
garry
The price is AED 419
AED 419
AED 500 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
2. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk4.0 star property
Downtown San Antonio
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (5,510 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(5,510 reviews)
"Excellent place, great location"
"Excellent place, great location"Rafael
The price is AED 470
AED 470
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport3.0 star property
Uptown Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,657 reviews)
7.8/10
Good
(2,657 reviews)
"nice hotel for the price not to far from downtown"
"nice hotel for the price not to far from downtown"jessyca
The price is AED 291
AED 291
AED 347 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
4. Days Inn by Wyndham Suites San Antonio North/Stone Oak
Days Inn by Wyndham Suites San Antonio North/Stone Oak2.5 star property
San Antonio
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,098 reviews)
7.8/10
Good
(1,098 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel, location and amenities
and great price.
Staff is very friendly, helpful and professional."
"Outstanding hotel, location and amenities
and great price.
Staff is very friendly, helpful and professional."Jesus
The price is AED 196
AED 196
AED 229 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
5. Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza3.0 star property
Downtown San Antonio
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,241 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(2,241 reviews)
"Great hotel"
"Great hotel"Reyes
The price is AED 360
AED 360
AED 430 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
6. Red Roof Inn San Antonio - Airport
Red Roof Inn San Antonio - Airport2.0 star property
Uptown Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,510 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(1,510 reviews)
"Near to the airport, downtown and fine restaurants."
"Near to the airport, downtown and fine restaurants."Tunde
The price is AED 178
AED 178
AED 212 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
7. Crockett Hotel
Crockett Hotel3.0 star property
Downtown San Antonio
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,863 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(2,863 reviews)
"Great place"
"Great place"Rodney
The price is AED 280
AED 280
AED 334 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
8. Best Western Medical Center North Inn & Suites Near Six Flags
Best Western Medical Center North Inn & Suites Near Six Flags2.5 star property
Northwest Side
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,620 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(1,620 reviews)
"Good budget business hotel."
"Good budget business hotel."Vijay
The price is AED 244
AED 244
AED 286 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square3.0 star property
Downtown San Antonio
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,366 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(1,366 reviews)
"Staff was very attentive to our needs .Breakfast was good"
"Staff was very attentive to our needs .Breakfast was good"Rita
The price is AED 281
AED 281
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
10. Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown NE
Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown NE2.0 star property
Arena District
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
7.0/10
Good
(1,001 reviews)
"The air conditioning was cold, perfect!"
"The air conditioning was cold, perfect!"Fidel
The price is AED 180
AED 180
AED 211 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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Top Universal City Hotel Reviews
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio AirportUptown Central
10/10 Excellent
Friendly staff, helpful.
Friendly staff, helpful.
Sharon
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio RiverwalkDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
This Drury is in a great location. It is on the Riverwalk. You can’t beat the kickbacks that this place offers. We took our free breakfast to the terrace area on the roof each morning to eat. We also brought our free drinks up there each evening. It has an incredible view. We were surprised that no one else was up there with us. You must do this if you stay at the Drury. It’s a beautiful sunset spot as well. We enjoyed our stay here.
This Drury is in a great location. It is on the Riverwalk. You can’t beat the kickbacks that this place offers. We took our free breakfast to the terrace area on the roof each morning to eat. We also brought our free drinks up there each evening. It has an incredible view. We were surprised that no one else was up there with us. You must do this if you stay at the Drury. It’s a beautiful sunset spot as well. We enjoyed our stay here.
Daniel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio DowntownDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
It was great
It was great
Aleida
7 Son's Rio Cibolo - Birdhouse Cabin
7 Son's Rio Cibolo - Birdhouse CabinMarion
10/10 Excellent
Great place
Great place
Venumadhav
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Medical Ctr NW
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Medical Ctr NWMedical Center District
10/10 Excellent
Good
Good
Monica
Crockett Hotel
Crockett HotelDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
Absolutely love this hotel, the staff is very friendly and the location cannot be beat
Absolutely love this hotel, the staff is very friendly and the location cannot be beat
Thomas
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo PlazaDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
Just went to bar hop so we didn’t really start in the room all night. When it was time to wind down it was comfy. Will stay again!
Just went to bar hop so we didn’t really start in the room all night. When it was time to wind down it was comfy. Will stay again!
Laura
Red Roof Inn San Antonio - Airport
Red Roof Inn San Antonio - AirportUptown Central
10/10 Excellent
It was just calm and peaceful where I did spent a lot of time relaxing.
It was just calm and peaceful where I did spent a lot of time relaxing.
Pete
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio AirportUptown Central
10/10 Excellent
Reviewing the property like most places with construction all around yet property was clean staff excellent and very helpful. The fact that they had staff to drive you to nearby stores made it even better when you don’t know the city or area. I would recommend staying at this property. Safe quiet and easily accessible to main streets.
Reviewing the property like most places with construction all around yet property was clean staff excellent and very helpful. The fact that they had staff to drive you to nearby stores made it even better when you don’t know the city or area. I would recommend staying at this property. Safe quiet and easily accessible to main streets.
Marilyn
Days Inn by Wyndham Suites San Antonio North/Stone Oak
Days Inn by Wyndham Suites San Antonio North/Stone OakSan Antonio
10/10 Excellent
The staff is polite and helpful. The room is clean and quiet. Convenient self-parking. The breakfast was poor. I might stay at this hotel next time.
The staff is polite and helpful. The room is clean and quiet. Convenient self-parking. The breakfast was poor. I might stay at this hotel next time.
Ilya
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio RiverwalkDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
It was a great stay. Every place we needed to go to was within walking distance.
It was a great stay. Every place we needed to go to was within walking distance.
Armando
Best Western Medical Center North Inn & Suites Near Six Flags
Best Western Medical Center North Inn & Suites Near Six FlagsNorthwest Side
10/10 Excellent
Nice place
Nice place
Charles David
1 Son's Rio Cibolo - Birdhouse Cabin
1 Son's Rio Cibolo - Birdhouse CabinMarion
10/10 Excellent
We loved our stay!! My 11 year old said it was "the best hotel we've ever stayed at". Everything there was great.
We loved our stay!! My 11 year old said it was "the best hotel we've ever stayed at". Everything there was great.
Jenny
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market SquareDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
Nice property would recommend
Nice property would recommend
Kristine
Riverwalk Plaza
Riverwalk PlazaDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
We’re roadtripping through Texas and this was the best place we stayed at. The bed was super comfortable, the air worked wonderfully. The room was so clean and pretty. We were by the pool and that was noisy but it was kids playing, so it wasn’t a bother. My only complaint is the toilet bounced against the wall which might have bothered the neighbors. And the shower was slippery. Otherwise it was perfect.
We’re roadtripping through Texas and this was the best place we stayed at. The bed was super comfortable, the air worked wonderfully. The room was so clean and pretty. We were by the pool and that was noisy but it was kids playing, so it wasn’t a bother. My only complaint is the toilet bounced against the wall which might have bothered the neighbors. And the shower was slippery. Otherwise it was perfect.
Stephen
SouthTown SA Inn
SouthTown SA InnDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
Very comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Very comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Pamela
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Northwest - Medical Center
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Northwest - Medical CenterVance Jackson
10/10 Excellent
I liked that it has a full fridge with a stove top. Really spacious room with a comfortable bed.
I liked that it has a full fridge with a stove top. Really spacious room with a comfortable bed.
victor
Rittiman Inn And Suites
Rittiman Inn And SuitesPark Village
10/10 Excellent
Tienen un precio muy comodo, limpio y sus
Tienen un precio muy comodo, limpio y sus
Diadeth
The O'Brien Riverwalk Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The O'Brien Riverwalk Hotel, Trademark Collection by WyndhamDowntown San Antonio
10/10 Excellent
Such a beautiful and cozy hotel. Totally got the historic vibe from our stay, the 3rd floor common area was gorgeous! Great location within 5 mins walking distance to all the fun activities near the Riverwalk. Amazing food options all so nearby. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Only downside is that free parking is not included with reservation and costs about $23/day but other than that a great stay!
Such a beautiful and cozy hotel. Totally got the historic vibe from our stay, the 3rd floor common area was gorgeous! Great location within 5 mins walking distance to all the fun activities near the Riverwalk. Amazing food options all so nearby. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Only downside is that free parking is not included with reservation and costs about $23/day but other than that a great stay!
Stephany
Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown NE
Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown NEArena District
10/10 Excellent
The hotel's pool provided a refreshing and relaxing escape, allowing me to unwind and enjoy the sun. It enhanced my overall experience, adding an extra level of enjoyment to my stay.
The hotel's pool provided a refreshing and relaxing escape, allowing me to unwind and enjoy the sun. It enhanced my overall experience, adding an extra level of enjoyment to my stay.
Laura
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Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Universal City, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Universal City is 36 inches.
What is there to see and do in Universal City?
Universal City is known for its dining options and offers things to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the popular local attractions that are highest on your list, such as Frost Bank Center and Alamo, and choose other low-cost activities to fill your itinerary. Take in the local culture at Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Witte Museum, or visit other spots like San Antonio Museum of Art.
How can I get to Universal City and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Universal City is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 11.1 mi (17.8 km) away. Universal City might not have many public transit options so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.