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

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

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

AU$304

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

1.9 km from Baylor University

Xjiani

AU$200

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

1.9 km from Baylor University

Martin

AU$194

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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.

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

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Richard M

AU$137

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

5. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.7 km from Baylor University

Felicia

AU$205

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a covered parking area.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

1.8 km from Baylor University

Philip

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

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

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

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

7. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 1.3 km from Baylor University

Sylvia

AU$208

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious living area with a large L-shaped sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a glass dining table.

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

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and pendant lighting.

8. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Axel

AU$190

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1.1 km from Baylor University

Denise

AU$204

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

10. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 2.2 km from Baylor University

Wanda

AU$617

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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 restaurant with a grand piano, wooden booths, and a brick wall.

11. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 1.6 km from Baylor University

William

AU$411

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

An outdoor patio with a pool, a barbecue area, and yellow chairs.

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

AU$169

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large illuminated canopy and a prominent 'HOTELS' sign.

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

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating and a fireplace.

A modern café interior with a counter, menu boards, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

13. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Sheri

AU$133

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 TV, a fireplace, and a bed.

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

14. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Bryan

AU$169

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Kimmie L.

AU$212

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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

16. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 1.8 km from Baylor University

Kelly

AU$210

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

17. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.5 km from Baylor University

MIKE

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1.5 km from Baylor University

jody

AU$82

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 6.6 km from Baylor University

Tina

AU$215

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Deanna V

AU$147

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Baylor University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
1700 South 2nd	9.8 Exceptional 507 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 641 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 495 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,774 reviews	View
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 692 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and tidy, pool area was unique and hot tub was great!"

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it all!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

10/10 Excellent

"❤️"

Hotel 1928

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and professional staff, front desk, valet and waitstaff. Beautiful room and attendants were enthusiastic. Great fun! Thanks"

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"I’m so sick of reviews you shouldn’t force people to write reviews"

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."

DogTrot Hotel Suite A

10/10 Excellent

"House was clean, close proximity to Magnolia. Host was great and responsive. Would stay here again!"

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."

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!"

Other attractions near Baylor University

Mayborn Museum Complex

9.4/10 (48 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mayborn Museum Complex during your travels 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 trip to 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 browsing the exhibits at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame during your trip to 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 travellers like for its sporting events and theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 92 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's 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 traveller 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 are there near Baylor University?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Baylor University.

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.

Top Hotels Near Baylor University in Waco from AU$82

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Our top choices for Baylor University hotels

1. 1700 South 2nd

2. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

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. 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Hotel 1928

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

1700 South 2nd

DogTrot Hotel Suite A

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

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