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An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, a brick building with a yellow door, and a tree in the background.

A wooden deck with a pool, surrounded by trees and a building with a green roof.

A building with a brick exterior, large windows, and outdoor seating with wooden benches and potted plants.

A beachside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a lifeguard stand, and a wooden deck.

1. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 0.2 km from Baylor University

Marissa

￥18,614

￥30,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining area in the background.

A modern restaurant with a clean, open layout, featuring a mix of seating arrangements and a prominent 'EVEN KITCHEN & BAR' sign.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of the city.

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

1.9 km from Baylor University

Devona

￥18,311

￥22,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a grand piano, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a clean, contemporary design.

A spacious living room with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a comfortable seating area.

A spacious living area with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a piano.

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

1.9 km from Baylor University

Betsy

￥19,747

￥24,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, built-in waffle maker, and a refrigerator with a beverage dispenser.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of medicine balls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Kristina

￥11,870

￥13,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent AC HOTEL WACO sign above the entrance.

A modern dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large windows offering views of a building and a pool.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a bar visible through glass partitions, and a ceiling fan.

5. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.7 km from Baylor University

Felicia

￥19,321

￥22,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

A modern reception desk with a blue wall and geometric decor.

A modern kitchen with a self-serve breakfast station, including yogurt, cereal, and milk dispensers.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

1.8 km from Baylor University

Stephanie

￥13,733

￥16,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a large chandelier, and a sign that reads "Hotel Sindigo".

A hotel entrance with a blue doormat reading "hotel INDIGO."

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a large painting of a sunset.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, a bar, and a television screen.

7. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 1.3 km from Baylor University

Rick

￥20,521

￥25,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A modern reception desk with a wooden counter and a sloped design.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and pendant lighting.

A swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, with a cityscape in the background.

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1.1 km from Baylor University

Karen

￥19,308

￥22,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A restaurant with booth seating, tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with a central island, two chandeliers, and shelves with glassware.

A dark, elegant room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table with books and a bowl, a staircase, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A library with a fireplace, leather sofa, and bookshelves.

9. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 2.2 km from Baylor University

Dustan

￥66,628

￥76,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses is visible in the background.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a dining area.

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious living area with modern furniture, a large window, and decorative lighting.

10. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Axel

￥17,995

￥21,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a modern building with a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a marble floor, and a unique ceiling design.

A lobby with a neon sign, a patterned ceiling, and a view of the street outside.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

11. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 1.6 km from Baylor University

dustin

￥34,096

￥43,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a dining space.

A hotel pool area with a pool, chairs, and a pool lift.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a bench, and a clear sign indicating a 10-foot clearance.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 3.1 km from Baylor University

Mary

￥15,967

￥18,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with multiple taps labeled with different types of alcohol, shelves stocked with bottles, and a neon sign reading 'WXYZ'.

13. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Sheri

￥12,628

￥14,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Marriott Residence Inn with a brick facade, a pitched roof, and a well-lit entrance.

A patio area with tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and a barbecue grill.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a framed photo on the wall, and a small green vase on the counter.

14. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Bryan

￥15,967

￥18,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A fire pit with chairs around it, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped gardens, and a sunset sky.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 2 km from Baylor University

Lauren

￥19,747

￥23,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious kitchen with a stone accent wall, a ceiling fan, and recessed lighting.

A motel with a signboard, multiple parking spaces, and a row of rooms with a covered walkway.

A hallway with a kitchen area, a door, and a window with blinds.

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

16. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Shannon

￥10,495

￥12,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Holiday Inn Express.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, ottoman, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Salvador

￥8,050

￥9,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the interior dining area.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall with a wooden cityscape artwork, a reception desk, and a wooden floor.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brown and blue exterior panels, a prominent American flag, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 6.6 km from Baylor University

Jacqueline

￥18,402

￥21,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a seating area with armchairs and a small table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a blue sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

19. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Galaedriel

￥14,148

￥16,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an aquarium.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A bar area with a curved ceiling, a central bar counter, and six bar stools with patterned cushions.

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

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 9.7 km from Baylor University

Joaquin

￥17,308

￥19,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Baylor University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
1700 South 2nd	9.8 Exceptional 502 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 484 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 611 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,761 reviews	View
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 684 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and breakfast was better than most continental breakfasts. It is very close to Baylor and The Silos as well as many restaurants."

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect! Everything was simply perfect"

Hotel 1928

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was lovely and our room was nice. Disappointed that the coffee bar was closed and there weren’t many tables to sit outside at the rooftop restaurant. Food was very good and staff were all wonderful."

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

8/10 Good

"It is a good budget friendly option. Because of the price it tends to attract a rougher crowd but I never felt unsafe. Did smell weed throughout the hallways but I am not sure how they stop that.."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great staff. Bathroom had an odd smell. Like it hadn't been used and cleaned for a while. Housekeeping came in and disinfected immediately and it was fine. A child was sick in the drop off lane and it was not cleaned the entire weekend. I saw the child get sick so I knew where to walk to avoid it. This should have been rinsed off. I still gave the property a 4. The staff was great and the room was comfortable. The best thing about the property was the location. So close to McLane stadium you could walk if you chose. Very close to downtown and all things Magnolia."

Hilton Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay. Clean and conveniently located."

1700 South 2nd

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay can’t wait to go back."

The Duet- Just Steps from Baylor University and Minutes from The Magnolia Silos

10/10 Excellent

"The Duet was so comfortable. The beds, the air conditioning when it was 107 outside, and so close to Baylor for move-in day. I wish there was a toaster but honestly, that was the only thing! James was a terrific host! The spacious living room helped us inventory and re-pack all the college gear. Thank you for a pleasant stay!"

The Duet 1 BR- Just Steps from Baylor University and Minutes from The Silos

10/10 Excellent

"This is right by campus with easy access if you have a kiddo, you are here with. We had a great stay and James was a very gracious host. Plus this is the cutest little house."

Other attractions near Baylor University

Mayborn Museum Complex

9.4/10 (48 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mayborn Museum Complex in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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The Texas Collection

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

After visiting The Texas Collection, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Hurd Tennis Center

Catch an event at Hurd Tennis Center during your trip to Waco.

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Texas Sports Hall of Fame

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Texas Sports Hall of Fame during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Armstrong Browning Library

7.4/10 (8 reviews)

After visiting Armstrong Browning Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Ferrell Center

Catch an event at Ferrell Center during your trip to Waco.

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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

9.0/10 (317 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Texas Ranger Hall of Fame during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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McLane Stadium

9.2/10 (462 reviews)

Catch an event at McLane Stadium during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Baylor University?

Baylor University is located in a welcoming area of Waco that travelers like for its sporting events and theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Baylor University?

Adjacent to Baylor University, 1700 South 2nd is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this apartment offers free parking and private patios. Other good choices close by include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor and Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Baylor University?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Baylor University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Baylor University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Baylor University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Baylor University?

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What can I see and do near Baylor University?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, or Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Enjoy the outdoors at Cameron Park Zoo, Brazos Park East, or Riverbend Park Ballfields. Create some family memories at Mayborn Museum Complex and Hawaiian Falls.

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Our top choices for Baylor University hotels

1. 1700 South 2nd

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

5. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

7. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

9. Hotel 1928

10. Element by Marriott Waco

11. Hotel Herringbone

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

13. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

14. Residence Inn Waco

15. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

16. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

19. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

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Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

Hotel 1928

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Hilton Waco

1700 South 2nd

The Duet- Just Steps from Baylor University and Minutes from The Magnolia Silos

The Duet 1 BR- Just Steps from Baylor University and Minutes from The Silos

Other attractions near Baylor University

Mayborn Museum Complex

The Texas Collection

Hurd Tennis Center

Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Armstrong Browning Library

Ferrell Center

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

McLane Stadium

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