The Texan city of San Antonio attracts large numbers of visitors throughout the year, many of whom require short-term accommodation for their stay.
The bright lights of San Antonio (Photo: Corey Leopold / Courtesy CC BY 2.0)
For those planning to spend any length of time in San Antonio but who would rather not be holed up in a costly hotel the entire time, there are plenty of options for finding a short-term rental – and not only on Airbnb, either. To help you find somewhere offering home comforts but without any long-term contract commitments, we’ve come up with three of the best online resources below.
Sonder
An internationally recognised hospitality brand offering studios, lofts, hotel rooms, and apartments in cities around the world, Sonder have the self-described mission of redefining hospitality by bringing exceptional stays everywhere. The huge choice and variety of their properties help to make Sonder our number one pick for short-term apartment rentals in San Antonio for stays of a few days up to a couple of months. Sonder offer many of the benefits of a hotel but without the cost, such as access to concierge services, contactless check-in, and 24/7 maintenance. Additionally, unlike Airbnb, Sonder professionally run all of their inventory, so you never have to deal with a middleman. The company also offers generous discounts for extended stays, with 35% off for seven-day rentals and 40% for month-long rentals. When we looked for weekly rentals in San Antonio, we found 5 available properties – mostly located in the central district – starting at $96 per night for a two-bed apartment, including the above-mentioned discount.
Home2Go
Founded in 2014 with the ambition of making remarkable homes more accessible by creating a competitive pricing environment, HomeToGo have become firmly established as a respected online marketplace for weekly rentals of up to two weeks. Their AI-powered technology matches connects travellers with property owners through local apps and websites across multiple countries. In San Antonio, they offer thousands of properties, with prices as low as €40 per night for a private room in a shared apartment, or $70 for an entire apartment. They also offer regular last-minute deals that can see regular rates reduced by up to 75%.
Big Tex
Big Tex flats offer short and long-term rentals at a modern, upscale apartment community in downtown San Antonio, close to the city’s central business district. Everything from studios to 1 and 2-bedroom fully furnished units are available, as well as townhouses with attached direct access garages. Available to all residents are a state-of-the-art fitness centre, business centre, community lounges, resort-style swimming pool, and an onsite restaurant helmed by an acclaimed chef. Rates for a Studio Apartment start at $45-$55, rising up to $76-$113 for a two-bedroom unit. The popular eateries and nightlife venues dotted along the San Antonio Riverwalk are just a short walk away.