Last updated: October 2026
San Antonio — Traveler Guide
Central 4- and 5-star hotels in San Antonio rated 8 or higher by guests, so you can walk back after midnight, plus what's on for New Year's Eve.
Quick Answer
Our top pick for New Year's Eve in San Antonio is Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk in Downtown - Riverwalk, rated 9.0 from 3,165 Booking.com reviews. Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk is a strong alternative at 8.9.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Downtown - Riverwalk
In Downtown - Riverwalk. Booking.com puts it about 140 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 3,165 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 3,165 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown - Riverwalk
In Downtown - Riverwalk. Booking.com puts it about 160 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 794 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 794 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown - Riverwalk
In Downtown - Riverwalk. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 277 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.7 guest score from 277 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown - Riverwalk
In Downtown - Riverwalk. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 699 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.7 guest score from 699 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown - Riverwalk
In Downtown - Riverwalk. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,396 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 1,396 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown - Riverwalk
In Downtown - Riverwalk. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 2,660 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.7 guest score from 2,660 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown - Riverwalk
In Downtown - Riverwalk. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,106 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 1,106 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
San Antonio's official New Year's Eve party, Celebrate SA, is free and centred on Hemisfair and La Villita. In 2025 it ran from 6 pm with music stages and a glow party, and a 14-minute fireworks show at midnight over the downtown skyline. Theme parks, the zoo and other venues also hold their own events.
Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.
How we picked: these are 4- and 5-star hotels in San Antonio rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, listed closest to the centre first so you can walk back after midnight. Checked in October 2026.
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Common Questions
The official Celebrate SA party at Hemisfair and La Villita has a 14-minute fireworks show at midnight over the downtown skyline, according to the 2025 programme.
Yes. Entry was free in 2025, and food and drink were available to buy.
In 2025, drought conditions led to some firework types being prohibited in Bexar County on New Year's Eve. Check current local rules.
Mokara Hotel & Spa has the highest score of the places in this guide for New Year's Eve: 9.7 out of 10 from 277 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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