We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

San Antonio

Free Newsletter

Interested in San Antonio?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for San Antonio each week.

  • Save Spanish Governor's Palace
  • E-mail this page

Spanish Governor's Palace


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 176 attractions in San Antonio
Traveler Description: The Spanish Governor's Palace existed before the Battle of the Alamo.  It was built to protect the Alamo (aka mission San Antonio De Valero).  Many... more »
Know about Spanish Governor's Palace? Share your expertise with other travelers. Add to this description now.
Attraction type: Historic home, Government building, Museum, Other, History museum
Address: 105 Plaza de Armas San Antonio, TX
Tel: 210/224-0601

Reviews you can trust

[ Date ] [ Rating ]
Save Review
5 of 5 stars
hammonl   111 contributions
Chattanooga
May 9, 2009

Very enjoyable tour. Facts are posted in each room regarding the furnishings. You may be lucky and snag a parking meter within a few blocks. more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
LoriLions   71 contributions
Little Rock, AR
Feb 1, 2009

The one story structure is built in the Spanish Colony style. It has ten rooms with VERY LOW ceilings/doorways, a beautiful courtyard, and water fountain. I toured the Palace after attending JR's Ghost tour and he recommended touring the palace. JR gave a short history of the beautiful wooden, carved front doors which tells a story of the history of... more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
LisaWayne   50 contributions
Tennessee
Aug 10, 2008

My husband and I toured this home in April. We thought this a perfect example of what we had envisioned homes to look like in this area. The grounds were very nice to walk also. more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
ricka..   99 contributions
boston,ma.
Jun 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a great example of a spanish style house of the 18th century. The walls are at least 2-3 feet thick and the courtyard and gardens are beautiful. Watch your head walking between rooms as the people must have been a bit smaller then! There were two people working the day I visited and they were very helpful answering... more

Save Review
3 of 5 stars
Shpnfrk830   29 contributions
Cedar Lake, Indiana
Mar 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

we went there on a "ghost tour" and then we went back the next day. It was a very neat place to walk around. I don't recommend taking small children as they will get bored easily. more

Travelers Who Viewed This Attraction Also Viewed
No photo provided
Location: San Antonio, TX
Price not available
No photo provided
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: San Antonio, TX
Price not available
Write Your Own Attraction Review

Been to Spanish Governor's Palace? Share your experiences!

Write a Review
Add Photos
Add Videos

Spanish Governor's Palace: Management Resources

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

  • Start Here - Visit Your Owners' Center
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video

Spanish Governor's Palace Address

105 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio, TX
Tel: 210/224-0601