🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States
Embassy Suites
📍 7610, South New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, 78235
Your stay — Embassy Suites
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →United States Dollar, USD
Use ATMs at major bank branches or credit unions for the best rates; avoid currency exchange booths at San Antonio International Airport or downtown tourist spots as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere; American Express and Discover are common but a few smaller places may not take them. Contactless (tap-to-pay) and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay work at most retailers and restaurants.
Restaurants: 15-20% of the pretax bill for sit-down meals. Taxis and rideshares: 10-15% of the fare. Hotel staff: $1-2 per bag for bellhops, $2-5 per night for housekeeping. Tip bartenders $1-2 per drink.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic drip coffee from a local diner or coffee shop costs about $2.50-$3.50.
A taco plate or burger combo from a taqueria or fast-food place costs roughly $7-$10.
A main course at a casual sit-down restaurant (e.g., enchiladas or a chicken-fried steak) runs $10-$15.
The area around Market Square and the Southtown district has numerous taco trucks and street stalls selling tacos, tortas, and elotes for $2-$5 a serving.
HEB is the dominant supermarket chain in this area; also common are Walmart Neighborhood Market and Aldi for budget groceries.
Ross Dress for Less and Burlington are typical discount clothing stores in the area; the South Park Mall has affordable chain stores like H&M and Old Navy.
The cheapest way around is a VIA Metropolitan Transit day pass for $2.75 (single ride $1.30). From the airport, take VIA Route 5 (bus) downtown for $1.30 or a rideshare for about $15-20.
Eat at taquerias and food trucks instead of tourist-heavy restaurants near the River Walk. Use the VIA bus or park for free at a transit center and ride the bus into the city core. Check for free museum days (e.g., the San Antonio Museum of Art offers free admission on Tuesdays 4-9pm).
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Emergency Contacts
San AntonioIn San Antonio, you can also call the non-emergency number (210) 207-7273 for the San Antonio Police Department, or the San Antonio Fire Department's non-emergency number (210) 207-3300 for non-life-threatening emergencies.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in San Antonio, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Embassy Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - Terminal 1 bus stop → W Commerce & N Frio St (alight here, then walk 5 mins to hotel)
💡 Buy a day pass for $2.75 if you'll use the bus multiple times; the route can be slow in traffic, so leave extra time.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - Terminal 1 bus stop → Fireside Inn San Antonio / Ft. Sam Houston
💡 This route drops you closer to the hotel than Route 5, but runs less often; check the schedule online before heading out.
Downtown San Antonio (e.g., Alamo stop) → Fireside Inn San Antonio / Ft. Sam Houston (limited coverage)
💡 The streetcar doesn't go directly to the hotel—get off at the nearest stop at E Houston & N New Braunfels, then walk 10 minutes. It's a good option if you're already downtown for sightseeing.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) → Fireside Inn San Antonio / Ft. Sam Houston (2902 E Houston St)
💡 Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft are often cheaper and faster; pick up from the rideshare zone on the airport's lower level.
About San Antonio
Wikipedia ↗
San Antonio ( SAN an-TOH-nee-oh; Spanish for "Saint Anthony") is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the seventh-most populous city in the United States, the second-most populous city in Texas (after Houston), and the second-most populous city in the Southern U.S., with a population of 1.43 mil...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Embassy Suites?
Check-in at Embassy Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Embassy Suites?
A taco plate or burger combo from a taqueria or fast-food place costs roughly $7-$10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Embassy Suites?
The cheapest way around is a VIA Metropolitan Transit day pass for $2.75 (single ride $1.30). From the airport, take VIA Route 5 (bus) downtown for $1.30 or a rideshare for about $15-20.
Top Attractions in San Antonio
💡 Go early in the morning before 9am to avoid the crowds. The audio guide is worth its small fee for the full story.
💡 Skip the overpriced tourist stalls at the front; head to the back for better deals on pottery and textiles. The elotes from street vendors are excellent.
💡 Walk the quieter Museum Reach section north of downtown for more nature and fewer tourist crowds. Bring water in summer.
💡 The Japanese Tea Garden is a free highlight—visit late afternoon for cooler temperatures and golden light. Parking fills up on weekends.
💡 Rent a bike along the Mission Reach trail—it's flat and connects all four sites. Start at Mission Concepción for the least crowded experience.