Hoda's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
One of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio. There’s so much to do from bike riding the paved trail to paddle boarding on the river to enjoying a nice outdoor brunch. All walkable from our guesthouse.
131 locals recommend
King William
One of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio. There’s so much to do from bike riding the paved trail to paddle boarding on the river to enjoying a nice outdoor brunch. All walkable from our guesthouse.
Grocery Store
The best grocery store in the city! The seafood and meat section is unrivaled. Wait until you see the cheese section! Produce is always fresh too.
168 locals recommend
Central Market
4821 BroadwayThe best grocery store in the city! The seafood and meat section is unrivaled. Wait until you see the cheese section! Produce is always fresh too.
If you just need to grab the essentials or lunch on the go, the 11,000 sqft. HEB Soflo is perfect. You can be in and out in no time.
354 locals recommend
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadIf you just need to grab the essentials or lunch on the go, the 11,000 sqft. HEB Soflo is perfect. You can be in and out in no time.
Museum
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveSan Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveSightseeing
Mission Espada
10040 Espada RdThe ground are beautiful and you can ride the bike trail there.
The largest of all 5 missions. You can bike to this mission and others on the paved path along the river. There’s a bike rental station at the park a few blocks from the guesthouse.
80 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrThe largest of all 5 missions. You can bike to this mission and others on the paved path along the river. There’s a bike rental station at the park a few blocks from the guesthouse.
One of San Antonio’s five missions along the river. This church stands as the oldest unrestored stone church in the United States.
135 locals recommend
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdOne of San Antonio’s five missions along the river. This church stands as the oldest unrestored stone church in the United States.
Food scene
Tre Trattoria
200 W Jones AveThe Pulled to Order Fresh Mozzarella is a must!
Jardin at the Garden
555 Funston PlaceMediterranean inspired restaurant located in the Botanical Gardens.
Perfect for a special occasion or a date night. The Oyster Sliders and the Japanese Hamachi Sashimi Tostadas are our favorites. Reservations recommended.
123 locals recommend
Bliss
926 S Presa StPerfect for a special occasion or a date night. The Oyster Sliders and the Japanese Hamachi Sashimi Tostadas are our favorites. Reservations recommended.
The best gelato in the city. A summer favorite is the watermelon sorbetto. If you like pistachios, the pistachios gelato will not disappoint.
52 locals recommend
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StThe best gelato in the city. A summer favorite is the watermelon sorbetto. If you like pistachios, the pistachios gelato will not disappoint.
We always order the square meatballs. If you like Eggplant Parmesan, it’s wonderful here. Pasta is made in house and changes regularly.
98 locals recommend
Battalion
604 S Alamo StWe always order the square meatballs. If you like Eggplant Parmesan, it’s wonderful here. Pasta is made in house and changes regularly.
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StLate night bites
If you’re in town on Tuesday, get the fish and chips! Otherwise, check out the daily specials and all beer is brewed there.
48 locals recommend
Künstler Brewing
302 E LachapelleIf you’re in town on Tuesday, get the fish and chips! Otherwise, check out the daily specials and all beer is brewed there.
Just a simple iced black coffee tastes better here than anywhere else.
8 locals recommend
Gold coffee company
1913 S Flores StJust a simple iced black coffee tastes better here than anywhere else.
Located just a 1/4 mile down the road. The Chile Relleno is a favorite. Also open for brunch
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StLocated just a 1/4 mile down the road. The Chile Relleno is a favorite. Also open for brunch
Delicious fried chicken less than a mile away. The breading is the perfect amount of spicy and crispy.
7 locals recommend
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
812 South Alamo StreetDelicious fried chicken less than a mile away. The breading is the perfect amount of spicy and crispy.
City advice
Getting around
Bike Rentals
You can rent bikes from stations all over the neighborhood and it makes looking at all the historic homes even more fun. The closest station is at the park at the corner of Eagleland and E. Guenther.
Getting around
Transportation to Downtown
In the event you can’t walk or bike, an Uber or Lyft is usually under $10 to downtown and easier than parking. However, events, concerts, and festivals can raise these rates.