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The Downtown Abbey

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf. - The Downtown Abbey (San Marcos)
A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture. - The Downtown Abbey (San Marcos)
A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent. - The Downtown Abbey (San Marcos)
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. - The Downtown Abbey (San Marcos)
A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows. - The Downtown Abbey (San Marcos)
Close to San Marcos River and Texas State University, The Downtown Abbey provides amenities like a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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A room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bookshelf.

Suite, Ensuite (The Drawing Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining table, and a bench. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items, and a wall-mounted pot rack.

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Parlour - Two Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 111 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Trundle Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A small church with a steeple and arched windows.

Condo, Ensuite (The Great Hall)

  • 204 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A small church with a steeple and arched windows.

House, Private Bathroom

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 7 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Heritage, a neighborhood in San Marcos, is home to The Downtown Abbey. Hays County Historic Courthouse and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Marcos River and Purgatory Creek Natural Area. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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516 W Hopkins, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • A cave with stalactites and stalagmites, a metal staircase, and a blue-lit area.
    Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A flowing stream with rocks and lush greenery.
    Rio Vista Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Texas State University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Marcos River
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Marcos City Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station
    15 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Square
    8 min walk
  • Blue Dahlia Bistro
    7 min walk
  • Urban Bird Hot Chicken
    5 min walk
  • Gumby's Pizza
    4 min walk
  • North Street Curry Shop
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown Abbey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Downtown Abbey?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Downtown Abbey?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Downtown Abbey located?

Located in Heritage, this country house is within a 5-minute walk of Witliff Collections and Texas State University. The Marc and Texas Music Theater are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Downtown Abbey Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little cozy and comfy space but the mosquitoes worked their way into the room. That was a bit of a nuisance. Other than that the place was neat and clean and the shower was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in San Marcos

The downtown Abby was a great place to stay in San Marcos. Great location, clean and very large and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved it! Cozy and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical place to stay. It was spacious and quiet right next to the university for visiting parents. Check in was easy and parking right up front. Lovely vintage decor. I do plan to return and stay when visiting my son at school.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was great but no hot water when arrived, but all in all they reimbursed me part of my money for not having hot water, definitely would book again! I loved the spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

Such a unique place to stay with so much character! Walking distance to campus and the strip. Comfortable and roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Walking distance from Texas State University and the town square. Historical landmark..Cute place! Beautifully furnished and comfortable bedding. In a lively neighborhood, so expect some traffic noise. Overall great stay and plan to stay again in the spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Other than a stovetop you have a complete kitchen. There are a number of small steps to negotiate through the Drawing Room. It was nice having a designated parking spot. The location has multiple restaurants within a 3 block area. Zelick's Ice House is fun with live music, but far enough away for it not to be an issue (sorry Crystal River Inn). Palmer House or the Curry house are excellent options It was nice seeing the Christmas decor for the holidays.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adorable and Walkable

Such a cute little place. My little cousin and I both said we would live there ;) walkable to lots. Perfect for she and I to stay. She's 18 so she got the futon and I got the bed. Perfect space for us for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Downtown Abbey. The old wood floors and the historic architecture were beautiful. The price for what felt like a two-bedroom apartment was phenomenal! I would recommend a shower curtain kit around the gorgeous clawfoot tub. Showering is a bit cumbersome and it would preserve the gorgeous wood floors. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Note that the sleeper couch is only a single size. No problem for me, but would be an issue if you intended to use it for two people. Having said that, it was the most comfortable sleeper couch I’ve ever used.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

if I come again, I will rent the same place again

My accommodation was in an old church. There are two rooms arranged in the form of a house and two king beds. everything was clean enough. hot water and heating were good and trouble-free. if I come again, I will rent the same place again. it is considered in the center of the city, you have all kinds of possibilities within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely, clean and comfortable!

My daughter and I spent one night here before touring TXST. We were very impressed with the architecture and Interior design! The place was very clean, temperature was well controlled and really overall positive! Only thing that was a little bit weird was the door that connected to someone else's closet (we put the chest in fron of it), and that the house wasn't lit up from the outside so it was a little bit challenging to see from the street in the dark , in the rain. Overall- Lovely!!!!! We are likely to come again with more family members! The bed was so comfy- I slept much better than I normally do in hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice Place

We enjoyed how they renovated an historic church. Nicely done. There are also alot of eaterys in walking distance. You do have to gather the linings and clean up before you leave. Although this may be normal for this sort of place. Also, there is a lot of road noise as it faces the road. Its also worth noteing, the instructions/check in are done through messaging. It wasn't a problem. just know before you go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I am a very light sleeper. The images online don’t reflect the true nature of this property. The building is a Triplex. We stayed on the bottom floor with two bedrooms, kitchen, one bath , and living all on one level. The front bedroom is loud. The street is a busy one - so expect car noises and general loud late night shenanigans in a college town. The other bedroom shares a wall with another larger 3 story unit. The walls are paper thin. You can hear a fart on the other side of wall. As far as cleanliness - this space is spotless. Beds are comfortable. Host is super responsive. Location is supreme. Would we stay here again ? Probably not. My sleep is critical, and between the street noise and the other guests in such close proximity - this is a hard no for me. If you sleep heavy- then yes. Stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. the mosquitos on the patio in the back were horrible though. Also maybe better instructions given as a lady walked in to our room because she wasn’t sure where to go. (our fault for not having door locked) beautiful house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marianita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Place! Very comfortable and clean and the neighborhood is quiet. The history behind the church is visible and just amazing. This is our place to book from now on as our kiddos attend Texas State University.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was amazing! The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. I’ve actually stayed at this property before and it was great during that stay too. It’s close enough to the square to walk and it has a cute, historic look on the outside and inside. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Texas State

Went to visit my daughter at Texas State and it was very close to campus. The room was very nice. Was close to downtown and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute and homey

Cute lil place very nicely decorated. Antique style w splashes of color. High ceilings, wood floors, very homey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had a very unpleasant stay due to the following issues: 1. The air conditioner was extremely noisy. Every time it started running, it made loud noises until it stopped. After a few minutes, it would start again and repeat the same cycle. The constant loud noise woke me up repeatedly throughout the night, making it impossible to get a good night’s sleep. 2. There were insects flying around the room. Some even fell into my cups, and one insect landed on my bed. This was unhygienic and made my stay very uncomfortable. Overall, I was unable to sleep because of the continuous noise from the air conditioner, and the insect problem made the room feel unclean. This was a very disappointing experience, and I hope these issues are addressed to prevent other guests from having a similar stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Cuteness = 100. Functionality = 50. Outlets sparse, no flat surface in the bathroom to set down so much as a toothbrush, everything was nice but awkward and not comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, cold AC, comfortable bed, and fairly quiet location. Easy walk to the square, bars, and restaurants. Parking for a large vehicle might be a challenge. Loved the decor and style of the unit. Very comfortable place to stay overall. Bathroom is a bit dark and could use a better lighting. Overall, this was a fantastic stay in a great location. Super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming

We had the spacious Drawing Room, complete with a full kitchen and sitting room. Looking out our window we saw three deer resting in the strip of trees behind the property, wonderful to see since you’re in the middle of town. Only negative: hot and cold settings are reversed in the shower so I got the cold shower and my husband was smart enough to figure it out. Beautiful, unusual property and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Property and well kept Inside

Very convenient access to Texas State University and walking distance to the square. We stayed here to move our daughter into her dorm room and it was a nice stay. We didn’t find the double bed room until check out morning because we thought it was one of the “secure privacy” rooms to another unit. We made due with the upstairs bedroom but it was kinda hot upstairs. Parking for Unit B was good to our needs. Fit two SUV’s easy. Overall we will be back to staycation here to visit our daughter. The historic building was well preserved in it’s natural beauty with creating a 3 unit housing complex.
Beautiful Kitchen Table
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025