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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 modern interior with a wooden floor, a white shelving unit with towels, a staircase, and a grey sofa.

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

￥20,020

￥32,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.

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

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

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

1.9 km from Baylor University

Martin

￥19,753

￥24,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and modern buildings in the background.

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

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

Xjiani

￥19,768

￥24,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding area.

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

￥12,768

￥14,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

1.8 km from Baylor University

Philip

￥16,750

￥20,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A buffet setup with plates, bowls, and a lantern in a modern room with large windows and a high ceiling.

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a well-stocked shelf with bottles.

6. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.7 km from Baylor University

Felicia

￥19,342

￥22,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 bed, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

Sylvia

￥19,753

￥24,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

8. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Axel

￥18,014

￥21,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

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

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1.1 km from Baylor University

Denise

￥19,329

￥22,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A rooftop seating area with a circular fire pit and a large sofa.

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

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

10. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 2.2 km from Baylor University

Wanda

￥65,218

￥75,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

11. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 1.6 km from Baylor University

dustin

￥35,554

￥45,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 3.1 km from Baylor University

Mary

￥15,984

￥18,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sectional sofa with colorful cushions, and patterned wallpaper.

A pool table with a blue felt surface, surrounded by a dark wall with a wooden panel.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

13. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Sheri

￥12,626

￥14,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a TV, a fireplace, and a bed.

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

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

14. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Bryan

￥17,327

￥20,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 2 km from Baylor University

Iraion Young

￥19,768

￥23,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A landscaped garden with a water feature, large rocks, and a wooden pergola.

A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a large building with multiple floors.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a modern building in the background.

16. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 1.8 km from Baylor University

Kelly

￥19,307

￥23,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A parking lot with a sign for Rodeway Inn, a building with a glass facade, and a red car parked in the lot.

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

17. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Shannon

￥10,270

￥11,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1.5 km from Baylor University

belinda

￥7,790

￥9,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and modern seating arrangements.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 6.6 km from Baylor University

Tina

￥20,385

￥23,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

20. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Deanna V

￥14,163

￥16,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Baylor University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
1700 South 2nd	9.8 Exceptional 507 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 492 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 628 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,771 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 427 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and very clean."

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about the stay was amazing clean rooms friendly staff helped with everything you could ask walking distance from stores not to far from restaurants had a great time in waco....they do need extra parking because some people with trailers was taking a lot of spaces up but in all everything was great"

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"My second time staying here. Excellent hotel all around. Definitely recommend."

Hotel 1928

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel 1928 was a cool place to stay. Old fashioned but still modern. Dinner was great & so was breakfast. I'd highly recommend this hotel."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast"

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"It was great! Very nice hotel, bar, staff."

1700 South 2nd

10/10 Excellent

"Easy entry & checkout, great communication. Location is very good with parking right in front of unit. Clean, attractive, comfortable."

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

8/10 Good

"This place was exactly as pictured. My husband and I are seniors and travel quite a bit. This was close to EVERYTHING."

DogTrot Hotel Suite A

8/10 Good

"Interesting design & good location. Beds are comfortable & showers are nice!"

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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

6. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

7. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

8. Element by Marriott Waco

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10. Hotel 1928

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. Hilton Waco

17. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

20. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

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Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Hotel 1928

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

1700 South 2nd

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

DogTrot Hotel Suite A

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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