Accomodations & Travel

**In selecting lodging, please note that the UTSA Southwest Campus is NOT in the same location as the UTSA Downtown Campus.  Also, on some maps, the UTSA Southwest Campus is labeled as the Southwest School of Art (which merged with UTSA in 2022)**

Lodging
Ethnohistory has a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Hotel Indigo-San Antonio Riverwalk, which is one block from the conference venue (UT San Antonio Southwest Campus).

The discounted rate of $179.00 per night is available for October 8th-12th, 2025 (or any dates in between). There are two options for making reservations with the discounted rate (see below). Please use the group code: ASE

  1. Booking Link:  American Society for Ethnohistory
  2. Call reservations: 1 877 859 5095

Note that the cutoff date for the discounted rate is September 7, 2025. Cancellations can be made 48 hours prior to arrival date, otherwise you will be billed for the entire reservation.

Other hotels nearest to the conference venue include the Hotel Havana, Hotel Thompson, and InterContinental Hotel. Numerous reputable hotels are located within a 10- or 15-minute walk from UTSA Southwest campus (along the street or the Riverwalk).  An enjoyable transit option, if less efficient, is to take a river shuttle; there is a stop at the Hotel Indigo.

When making travel arrangements, be aware that sessions will be held beginning Thursday morning, October 9th, and ending Saturday afternoon, October 11th. A welcome reception will be held at the conference hotel the evening of Wednesday, October 8th, and the banquet and presidential address will take place Friday, October 10th. Please plan to join us for the entire conference.

Airport
The closest airport is San Antonio International Airport. There are several ways to get to downtown San Antonio from the airport:

Authorized Taxis and Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
For taxis and rideshares, go to the lower level of Terminal A. Taxis and rideshares cost approximately $25-$30 and take approximately 15 minutes to arrive at the conference hotel.

Public Transportation
The Via Bus Route #5 costs approximately $1.50 to go from the airport to downtown San Antonio and takes 40-45 minutes. To board the Via Bus #5 go to the lower level of Terminal B (far West end). Get off at the N. Saint Mary’s & Lexington stop – the conference hotel is a 1-2 minute walk from the stop. You can also take the #7 from the airport, getting off at the Martin & Navarro stop and walking 5-7 minutes to the conference hotel.

Car Rentals
Go to the Mezzanine Level in Terminal B and cross the Sky Bridge for car rentals.

For questions regarding Travel & Accommodations, please email ethnohistory2025@gmail.com