Visiting San Antonio is all about staying close to the Riverwalk. From here, you can easily access the city’s top restaurants, bars, conference and sports venues, and even the Alamo. These are the best San Antonio Airbnbs to put you right where you want to be in the city, with plenty of comfort and amenities to boot.
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- Airbnbs in San Antonio near the Riverwalk
- Airbnbs in San Antonio with private pools
- Airbnbs in Downtown San Antonio
- Pet-friendly Airbnbs in San Antonio
Airbnbs in San Antonio near the Riverwalk
San Antonio’s Riverwalk is world famous, lined with trendy restaurants and bars. It’s a must-do while in the city, so you might as well stay nearby. These Airbnbs near the San Antonio Riverwalk give you easy access.
Riverside condo in the heart of everything
San Antonio’s multicultural vibes shine bright at this riverside condo. The unit itself is comfortable and equipped for remote work, home cooking, and easy access to all points of the city. And the charm of being right above the Riverwalk and all it has to offer makes this a unit that you’ll have a hard time not re-booking each time you come to San Antonio.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $349 per night
Unique apartment in castle-like home perfect for a couple
Accomplishing the counter-point of historical modernity is no simple task. The owners of this historical San Antonio home have pulled it off and created the perfect apartment rental for a couple or solo traveler to enjoy while visiting the city. The unit overlooks the river and provides a unique perspective on historical San Antonio — it’s located in the middle of it and has been through it all, yet somehow feels slightly elevated from the action. A truly rare find. 
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $108 per night
Spacious, architecturally-inclined King William home
This historic home looks darn good considering its 115-year age. That’s because it has been completely redone into the fashion of an architect’s dream. Vaulted ceilings, spacious open floor plan, and modern trimmings open out onto San Antonio’s historic King William neighborhood. You’re residentially located, but still within easy access to the Riverwalk and the rest of the city in this high-end San Antonio Airbnb perfect for groups.Ten guests, three bedrooms
Price: $382 per night
Hip and modern upscale Lavaca home
Many of the best San Antonio Airbnbs are near to the Riverwalk, downtown, and the Alamo. This one is literally a few paces away. You can stroll the river, stop for dinner and drinks, and take in a historical knowledge bomb, all without breaking a sweat (at least not due to physical exertion). Lavaca gives you easy access to the entire city, from King William to the ever-cool La Villita Arts Village. With room for 12 guests and an entire house to call your own, you can also enjoy the comforts of seclusion, if you so choose.Twelve guests, five bedrooms
Price: $448 per night
Airbnbs in San Antonio with private pools
There’s no way around it. It gets hot in San Antonio. These San Antonio Airbnbs with private pools will help you cool off after a day of exploring.
Downtown cottage with pool, spa, and easy access to everything
Among San Antonio’s biggest perks is that you can stay in a residential home in the heart of the urban oasis — it’s not a condo-or-bust type of place. This home speaks well to this fact. A luxuriously maintained historic home in the heart of the city, you’ll have walkable access to the Riverwalk, downtown, and the city’s hippest neighborhoods, dining, and nightlife. The Tower of Americas will provide your morning coffee view — not a bad way to toast a new day in San Antonio.
Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $420 per night
Luxury Plum House and Pool, Near Pearl & Riverwalk
If a large house with a private pool is in order, it gets no better than here. This historic home was built in 1928 but recently remodeled with a brand new kitchen and bedrooms. There’s an outdoor grill and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the company.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $349 per night
Airbnbs in Downtown San Antonio
Downtown San Antonio is where the action is. Bonus, an Airbnb in downtown San Antonio puts you near the city center and the river is a quick Uber ride away.
Downtown “fiesta house” perfect for small groups and bachelor parties
Stay in this house downtown and enjoy amenities including a hot tub, cornhole, and a patio reminiscent of your favorite neighborhood brewpub. Downtown San Antonio Airbnbs are rarely this well-trimmed. Your crew will be within one mile of the Alamo, the Riverwalk, and the Pearl, with nightlife, dining, and the sights of downtown all within walking distance. If traveling with a medium-sized group where you need space and activities, but also plan to go out, this is the spot.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $180 per night
2-bedroom deluxe apartment near the riverwalk
If walkability to everything is your priority, this is the spot for you. Located in a luxury mid-rise hotel building, this two-bedroom unit is well-trimmed, stylish, and in the hippest part of the city. Take advantage of urban hotel amenities including a pool deck, hot tub, gym, and epic views. The convention center and river walk loop are right there, as well.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $249 per night
Pet-friendly Airbnbs in San Antonio
Travel is better with dogs. Any who disagree are wrong. These pet-friendly San Antonio Airbnbs mean you don’t have to leave anyone at home.
Remodeled industrial loft in Southtown
Like many US cities, San Antonio’s warehouse districts and neighborhoods surrounding downtown have undergone rapid transformation in recent years. This chic minimalist loft in a former timber warehouse is exemplary of that. The unit is designed for remote workers and long-term stays, so you know it’s comfortable and equipped even if you’re only here for a couple of nights. The host drew inspiration for the decor from his time in Korea, and as an added bonus, the unit comes with parking for up to two cars.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $145 per night
House with hot tub minutes from Pearl and Riverwalk
This home has it all — including a hot tub. You can walk your dog down near the river in the morning and enjoy all the action of both the Riverwalk and downtown. And when you get back to the house, it’s tricked out with modern and cozy amenities including a large deck and plenty of board games for offline social hours.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $312 per night