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A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining table, and a large TV. There is a painting on the wall and a plant in the corner.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance area.

1. The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

2.7 km from University of Waterloo

Nicole

￥22,492

￥26,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a large reception desk, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and two flags.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a small kitchenette, and a seating area with a yellow chair.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a small wooden table, a grey armchair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of trees.

2. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kitchener Southeast by IHG

14.3 km from University of Waterloo

Ian

￥14,883

￥17,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a large mirror.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a stone wall, and a sign that reads "Welcome to Kitchen."

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with chairs, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

3. Quality Inn

10.3 km from University of Waterloo

Narmatha

￥9,819

￥11,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a ground-floor commercial area with shops.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a red armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There are bookshelves and a dining area in the background.

A modern living room with a blue carpet, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A modern bar area with leather booths and a long counter.

4. The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

5.5 km from University of Waterloo

martin

￥17,327

￥20,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying 'B55'.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Hampton Inn & Suites.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, and a shoe display.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a poolside table, and a view of the outside.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

3.9 km from University of Waterloo

Nancy

￥16,899

￥19,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a barbecue station.

A hotel room with a large bed, a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, and a mirror.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious indoor area with a large seating area featuring a sofa and multiple chairs, a dining table, and pendant lighting.

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener

10.5 km from University of Waterloo

Katherine

￥15,955

￥19,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, stone pillars, and a modern facade.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a modern headboard design.

A conference room with a long table, six chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener

10.6 km from University of Waterloo

Nancy

￥15,938

￥18,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, stone walls, and outdoor seating.

A hotel with a parking lot, a small lake, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a minibar, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror above the sink.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

3.9 km from University of Waterloo

Eva

￥15,955

￥18,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a glass-fronted fireplace, dark wood paneling, and a decorative wall piece.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.

A spacious lobby with a large sectional sofa, a reception desk, and a kitchen area.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a central entrance with arched windows and a flagpole with a Canadian flag.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

3.9 km from University of Waterloo

Angela

￥17,843

￥20,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and red leather chairs, a brick wall, and a pizza oven.

A hotel room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a red armchair, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

10. Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

19.1 km from University of Waterloo

Robert

￥15,941

￥18,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area, and seating.

A modern elevator area with stainless steel elevators, a reception desk with coffee machines, and a large window providing a view.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the sky through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

11. Best Western Plus Cambridge Hotel

19.1 km from University of Waterloo

￥15,541

￥18,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern reception area with two reception desks, a map mural, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a large map mural, comfortable seating, a dining area, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a wooden door, a conference table, and a sign indicating 'The Benjamin Room B' and 'Vacant'.

A conference room with a large screen displaying a presentation, a table with chairs, and a carpeted floor.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG

4.2 km from University of Waterloo

Alfonso

￥16,438

￥19,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a checkered floor, ceiling lights, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a painting, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with two counters, a vending machine, and colorful artwork on the wall.

A gym with green walls, a checkered floor, and various exercise equipment.

13. Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

5.6 km from University of Waterloo

Erick

￥16,660

￥19,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A grocery store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, a refrigerated section, and a freezer.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and wooden shelves with plants.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Kitchener/Cambridge

19 km from University of Waterloo

Amy

￥14,539

￥17,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A red door with a white porch and steps leading up to it, surrounded by lush greenery.

A four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, a bathtub, and a door leading to another room.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A room with a fireplace, two white armchairs, a red carpet, and a bathtub.

15. Maryhill Inn

14.6 km from University of Waterloo

Bill

￥25,990

￥30,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern gas station with a covered canopy, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with shrubs and a potted plant.

A modern dining area with a large table, red upholstered chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, and a built-in microwave.

A gas station with a modern design, including a canopy and a small Christmas tree in the foreground.

16. Comfort Inn Cambridge - Highway 401

19.6 km from University of Waterloo

Andrea

￥11,358

￥13,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, round table, TV, and artwork on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a large window.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign indicating a no parking zone, and a handicapped parking space.

17. Staybridge Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG

4.2 km from University of Waterloo

Pardeep

￥18,215

￥21,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool with blue and white tiled walls, a shallow area sign, and lounge chairs around the pool.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter and stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent signage reading "Four Points by Sheraton."

18. Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge Kitchener, Ontario

16.1 km from University of Waterloo

Barry

￥16,894

￥19,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with a microwave, oven, and sink.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stove, and dishwasher. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs. A living area with a sofa and a TV is visible in the background.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a visible fire hydrant.

19. The Laundry Rooms Station Park Kitchener

4.3 km from University of Waterloo

Farah

￥22,304

￥26,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A historic building with a prominent bay window, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden with various plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wall with framed pictures.

A dining area with blue chairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a chandelier, blue bar stools, and shelves of bottles.

20. The Puddicombe House

16.5 km from University of Waterloo

Mathew

￥31,581

￥35,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Waterloo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Laundry Rooms Waterloo	9.2 Wonderful 598 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kitchener Southeast by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,036 reviews	View
Quality Inn	8.0 Very good 1,808 reviews	View
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs	9.2 Wonderful 1,171 reviews	View

Top University of Waterloo Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was awesome. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and the toiletries were very nice. The breakfast was filling and delicious. The only thing that was a bit of a bummer was that they have a couple of ev chargers that weren’t working, but that was very, very minor, as there are were other places in the city to charge."

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, immaculate room, great parking. Perfect for a night stay...maybe more!"

The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely space the balcony had a great view of the city very clean. Great walking distance to all the downtown restaurants We had a wonderful stay."

Classic Condo in the University District!

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay. The condo was clean, had the essentials and was a perfect location for us near Laurier. You're close to everything you really need to be honest with tons of food delivery options. We would definitely book again! It's a great value"

1 bedroom Condo in Waterloo with Balcony

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay in our home away from home. Great host and it was as described. Close and easy to all we needed."

The cozy nook in waterloo

8/10 Good

"Good value for the money spent. Easy to get to. Clean and everything worked."

Modern 2-Bedroom Retreat Near Universities | Gym, Sauna & Theater

10/10 Excellent

"The place was very clean and had everything you could need . Great location for dining. Parking anywhere near was a major issue."

Other attractions near University of Waterloo

Brubacher House Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brubacher House Museum during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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Earth Sciences Museum

6.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Earth Sciences Museum during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Waterloo?

University of Waterloo is located in a welcoming area of Waterloo that travelers like for its live music and festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Waterloo?

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Waterloo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Waterloo Suites Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of Waterloo?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Waterloo.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of Waterloo.

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

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What can I see and do near University of Waterloo?

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, TheMuseum, and Brubacher House Museum feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre, St. Jerome's College and High School, and Schneider Haus National Historic Site to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, Centre In The Square, and St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for University of Waterloo hotels

1. The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

2. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kitchener Southeast by IHG

3. Quality Inn

4. The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

5. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

9. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

10. Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

11. Best Western Plus Cambridge Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG

13. Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

14. Hilton Garden Inn Kitchener/Cambridge

15. Maryhill Inn

16. Comfort Inn Cambridge - Highway 401

17. Staybridge Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG

18. Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge Kitchener, Ontario

19. The Laundry Rooms Station Park Kitchener

20. The Puddicombe House

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Top University of Waterloo Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG

The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

Classic Condo in the University District!

1 bedroom Condo in Waterloo with Balcony

The cozy nook in waterloo

Modern 2-Bedroom Retreat Near Universities | Gym, Sauna & Theater

Other attractions near University of Waterloo

Brubacher House Museum

Earth Sciences Museum

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