🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States
Super 8
📍 302 Roland Avenue , San Antonio, 78210
Your stay — Super 8
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Prayer House (355 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chief Cornerstone Christian Church (532 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church (632 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: First Providence Baptist Church (693 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Herrera Park — 608 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at the airport and hotels, which charge poor rates and high fees.
Major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most shops and restaurants. Cash is still needed for small taco stands and some older businesses.
Restaurants: 15–20% pre-tax. Bars: $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of tab. Taxis/rideshare: 10–15%. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night. Bellhops: $1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a taquería or corner market, about $1.50–2.50.
Taco plate (3 tacos with rice/beans) from a taquería or lunch counter, around $8–10.
A main dish at a casual Tex-Mex or family restaurant, roughly $12–16.
Tacos, gorditas, and elotes from food trucks or taquerías along major roads like South Flores Street and Roosevelt Avenue; looks for busy spots.
H-E-B is the dominant budget-friendly supermarket in the 78210 area; also check out Food Town and Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Thrift stores and discount retailers like Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx, and the South Park Mall (S. Zarzamora) for affordable options.
VIA Metropolitan Transit bus single ride $1.30, day pass $2.75; from the airport take VIA Route 5 or 40 to downtown then connect ($1.30) – cheaper than rideshare.
Eat lunch at taquerías instead of dinner – same food, lower prices.Use the VIA bus day pass for multiple trips; walking is free and doable for short distances in the inner neighbourhoods.Buy snacks and drinks at an H-E-B rather than at tourist stops or corner stores.
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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 Super 8
🕒 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Super 8?
Check-in at Super 8 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Super 8?
Taco plate (3 tacos with rice/beans) from a taquería or lunch counter, around $8–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Super 8?
VIA Metropolitan Transit bus single ride $1.30, day pass $2.75; from the airport take VIA Route 5 or 40 to downtown then connect ($1.30) – cheaper than rideshare.
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.