Your stay — stayAPT
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Hotel Facilities — stayAPT
free basic tier, 1.5 Mbps; paid tier, 100 Mbps ($10 per day)
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available upon request
4:00 PM standard check-in; early bag drop available from 8:00 AM; late check-out until 2:00 PM ($50 fee)
available at a cost of $2 per item per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entries; some rooms have limited mobility access
onsite parking available for $20 per night; nearest public car park: 10-minute walk to Ingram Park Mall, $15 per day; EV charging available at a nearby station, $3 per hour
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: $3.90 per night per person (San Antonio Tourism Tax)
Deposit & card hold: refundable $100 advance deposit + $50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Northwest Hills Christian Church (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Wheeler Park — 777 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 670 m · ~8 min walk
Circle K — 417 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Use ATMs at major banks like Wells Fargo or Chase for a fair rate; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges due to poor rates.
Credit cards are widely accepted, including contactless and mobile pay like Apple Pay; cash is useful for small shops and taco trucks.
Restaurants 15-20% before tax; taxis or rideshares 10-15%; hotel staff $1-2 per bag, $2-5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a convenience store like 7-Eleven costs about $2.00.
A bean-and-cheese taco plate from a local taqueria costs around $5-7.
A main dish at a casual family restaurant, like enchiladas, runs about $10-12.
West Side tacos and South Side barbecue joints are where the deals are: look for taco trailers on Culebra Road or near downtown.
HEB is the dominant and affordable supermarket chain across San Antonio.
Ross Dress for Less and T.J. Maxx in the area offer discounted brand clothing; the Alamo Quarry Market mall has more budget options.
VIA Metropolitan Transit bus day pass for $2.75 is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take VIA Route 5 for $1.35 (exact change).
Skip River Walk restaurants and eat at taquerias on the West Side. Buy a VIA day pass rather than paying per ride. Fill up your own water bottle at free public fountains.
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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 stayAPT
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 670 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at stayAPT?
Check-in at stayAPT is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does stayAPT have Wi-Fi?
free basic tier, 1.5 Mbps; paid tier, 100 Mbps ($10 per day)
Is there a city or tourist tax at stayAPT?
$3.90 per night per person (San Antonio Tourism Tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near stayAPT?
A bean-and-cheese taco plate from a local taqueria costs around $5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from stayAPT?
VIA Metropolitan Transit bus day pass for $2.75 is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take VIA Route 5 for $1.35 (exact change).
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.