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Hotel Options in San Marcos

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

    111 Centerpoint Ct San Marcos TX
    $86 nightly
    The price is $99 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
    $99 total
    Dec 29 - Dec 30
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (2,349 reviews)
    Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

    Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

    1001 E Mccarty Ln San Marcos TX
    $111 nightly
    The price is $128 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
    $128 total
    Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,093 reviews)
    Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

    Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

    1321 North I-35 San Marcos TX
    $52 nightly
    The price is $60 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
    $60 total
    Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    6/10 (1,003 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in San Marcos
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in San Marcos. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything San Marcos has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at San Marcos hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of San Marcos.

Hostels let you really see San Marcos
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in San Marcos. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your San Marcos family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in San Marcos are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in San Marcos for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. San Marcos isn’t going to explore itself.

San Marcos Hostels essential information

Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
$60
Highest Price
$128
Popular accommodation
Bedroom in Home 7 Miles from Downtown

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