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A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

1. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Tammy

SAR 267

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2.4 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Alvaro

SAR 402

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.3 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Kyle

SAR 332

SAR 382 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

4. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 0.5 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Debbie

SAR 279

SAR 565 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, two beds, a sofa, and a lamp.

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.2 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

douglas

SAR 316

SAR 363 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A couple embracing under a lit archway in a garden setting with a fountain and lush greenery.

A cozy cafe interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a large window with plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

6. The Crystal River Inn

0.4 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Matt

SAR 465

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

7. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

2.4 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Samantha

SAR 394

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a desk.

A hotel reception area with a counter, self-service coffee machines, a bowl of fruit, and a sign indicating the swimming pool is closed.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area.

8. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.7 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Sylvia

SAR 267

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area, and a sign indicating pool rules.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent wall, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the surrounding area at dusk.

9. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

2.7 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Richard

SAR 391

SAR 468 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms' sign, a reception desk, and a stone wall in the background.

10. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Amanda

SAR 228

SAR 263 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a digital display showing the room rate.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

A clean, well-lit indoor area with vending machines, seating, and a view through a glass door.

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.7 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Sarah

SAR 206

SAR 237 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a number '1005' on the facade.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and potted plants.

A living room with a brown leather couch, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee station with Folgers coffee and creamers, a water dispenser, and a potted plant with purple flowers.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.7 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Jadelyn

SAR 208

SAR 239 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.9 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Celeste

SAR 201

SAR 231 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A reception area with a check-in counter, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view.

Vending machines with Coca-Cola and Pepsi, a refrigerator, and a small white appliance in a room with tiled flooring.

A Classic Inn hotel with a white pickup truck parked in the lot, a blue and yellow handicapped parking sign, and a building with a number 921 sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 1.7 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Angela

SAR 216

SAR 259 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A motel with a sign reading "WHITE ROCK INN" and a row of single-story buildings with balconies.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden console, a microwave, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

15. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 1.4 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

EMILIA

SAR 216

SAR 249 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a television.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

16. San Marcos Inn

3.2 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Blas

SAR 181

SAR 217 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

17. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

1 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

John

SAR 196

SAR 226 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A reception area with a marble counter, a security camera, and various decorative items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A parking lot with a sign for Executive Inn & Suites, a car wash, and a Planet K store.

A kitchen with a window, a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, and a potted plant.

18. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

1.8 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Isai

SAR 145

SAR 172 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a circular arrangement with Adirondack chairs. In the background, there is a trailer with the sign "Melrose River Club" and a building with string lights.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

A living room with a mounted buffalo head, two wooden chairs with cushions, a fireplace, and a large plant.

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a river, surrounded by dense greenery and a few buildings with a swimming pool.

19. Melrose River Club

5.6 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Tiffany

SAR 749

SAR 907 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A rectangular swimming pool with a modern building in the background, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating.

A black-framed door with a glass panel, a black and white striped mat, and a wooden cabinet with a vase of yellow flowers.

A person lying on a bed with a dog, reading a book, in a room with two bedside tables, each with a lamp and a small bottle.

A hallway with patterned flooring, a staircase with wooden steps and black railings, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Wimberley Inn

19.2 km from Calaboose African American History Museum

Chris

SAR 605

SAR 684 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Calaboose African American History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 438 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 56 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Calaboose African American History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"It met my needs."

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lots of space."

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was very pleasant. Breakfast should be updated a bit with more to choose from. Other than that not bad at all."

Private Condo in the Heart of Historic Downtown San Marcos , Wi-Fi , Pool

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and amazing location. We enjoyed the start of our honeymoon there."

The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"i loved this place, will stay again."

Stylish San Marcos Apt in the Heart of Dwtn!

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and very clean!"

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Easy to communicate with. Loved it"

Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets!

8/10 Good

"The place was just as pictured. There was an issue with parking they had a concert is our parking area and they wanted us to park on the street and there was no parking and if we found something it was 2 hour parking. We waiting til the concert was over and then we were able to park in our spot. we ending up finding an hotel for the next night and did not stay due to this issue, the owner did not tell us about the concert til 2pm the day we were suppose to arrive It was very loud in the apartment due to the concert"

Walk to The Square | Grand Historic Manor Spacious 5 Bedroom 5 Bath | Near TXST, UFCU Stadium, River

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place to host my large family for my daughter's graduation. It is in a dream location to the college. The house is amazing and we definitely felt at home. The outdoor space was just as amazing as the indoor space. We could all enjoy eating meals together without feeling cramped. The space was perfect for entertaining and relaxing."

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8.4/10 (6 reviews)

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Witliff Collections

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Dunbar Park

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

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Charles S. Cock House Museum

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Calaboose African American History Museum?

Calaboose African American History Museum is located in a welcoming area of San Marcos known for its beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 59 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Calaboose African American History Museum?

Adjacent to Calaboose African American History Museum, The Crystal River Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Red Roof Inn San Marcos and Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Calaboose African American History Museum?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Calaboose African American History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Calaboose African American History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Calaboose African American History Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Calaboose African American History Museum?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Calaboose African American History Museum, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Calaboose African American History Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Charles S. Cock House Museum and Commemorative Air Force Exhibit. Get outside and spend some time strolling around John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, Dunbar Park, and Ramon Lucio Park. San Marcos Discovery Center, Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are some favorites close by Calaboose African American History Museum.

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Our top choices for Calaboose African American History Museum hotels

1. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

4. The Downtown Abbey

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

6. The Crystal River Inn

7. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

8. Best Western San Marcos

9. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

10. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

15. White Rock Inn

16. San Marcos Inn

17. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

18. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

19. Melrose River Club

20. Wimberley Inn

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Top Calaboose African American History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

The Downtown Abbey

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Private Condo in the Heart of Historic Downtown San Marcos , Wi-Fi , Pool

The Crystal River Inn

Stylish San Marcos Apt in the Heart of Dwtn!

The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour

Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets!

Walk to The Square | Grand Historic Manor Spacious 5 Bedroom 5 Bath | Near TXST, UFCU Stadium, River

Other attractions near Calaboose African American History Museum

The Marc

Texas Music Theater

Hays County Historic Courthouse

Cheatham Street Warehouse

Witliff Collections

Dunbar Park

Charles S. Cock House Museum

San Marcos Plaza Park

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