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A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

1.9 km from Texas State University

Andrea

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Jessica

AU$136

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.7 km from Texas State University

John

AU$114

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.3 km from Texas State University

Montie

AU$126

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

5. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 1.3 km from Texas State University

Jana

AU$202

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A couple embracing under a lit archway in a garden setting with a fountain and lush greenery.

A two-story house with a front porch, columns, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

A cozy cafe interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a large window with plants.

6. The Crystal River Inn

1.1 km from Texas State University

Angelica

AU$201

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area.

A hotel reception area with a counter, self-service coffee machines, a bowl of fruit, and a sign indicating the swimming pool is closed.

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

7. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Francisco

AU$137

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, numbered 1611, and a covered entrance area.

A lobby with patterned chairs, a round table, and a large window.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view.

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.5 km from Texas State University

Ricardo

AU$95

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Red Roof Inn breakfast area with a juice dispenser, pastries, and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by a building with a red and white facade.

A Red Roof Inn with a large neon sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows.

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Maria Alicia

AU$92

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.3 km from Texas State University

celes

AU$105

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a large poster advertising 'La Quinta'.

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Texas State University

Laiesha

AU$106

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a digital display showing the room rate.

A building with a blue entrance marked '6' and a 'Welcome' sign above the door.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

12. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from Texas State University

Megan

AU$83

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

A living room with a brown leather couch, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee station with Folgers coffee and creamers, a water dispenser, and a potted plant with purple flowers.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and potted plants.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Jadelyn

AU$96

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A kitchen with a countertop, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large wall mural.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Texas State University

Maritza

AU$90

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Joshua

AU$86

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception area with a check-in counter, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view.

A multi-story building with a grey exterior, numbered 921, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, a parking sign, and a wheelchair accessibility sign.

Vending machines with Coca-Cola and Pepsi, a refrigerator, and a small white appliance in a room with tiled flooring.

A Classic Inn hotel with a white pickup truck parked in the lot, a blue and yellow handicapped parking sign, and a building with a number 921 sign.

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Bentley

AU$118

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and various kitchen appliances and items on the counter.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden console, a microwave, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

17. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Alan

AU$76

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a marble counter, potted plants, and a mirror.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a television.

18. San Marcos Inn

2.3 km from Texas State University

Bartolo

AU$82

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.1 km from Texas State University

John

AU$149

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A small, clean room with a flat-screen TV, two windows with blinds, a table with four chairs, and a kitchenette area with a stove and refrigerator.

A building facade with a white door, two windows, and a balcony.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.7 km from Texas State University

Theresa

AU$86

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 382 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,010 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View

Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Central location, right next to Walmart. Clean and well worth the money 😊"

The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful home to stay in. We felt like we were in a timeless chateau. The beauty and character of every detail in the decor in this home was breathtaking. The room was like staying in a palace and luxurious comfortable. We will definitely come back again when we are in town visiting our child in college."

The House on the River

8/10 Good

"The yard and river are amazing. Hostess very friendly and responsive. Would go back."

Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard

8/10 Good

"Location was great and clean. Check-in had a hiccup with getting combo for door correct. After dozens of phone calls, we did finally get in. And the host worked with us on late checkout because of the issue, so that was good."

The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"The very best. We will continue coming back. Outstanding"

Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets!

8/10 Good

"The place was just as pictured. There was an issue with parking they had a concert is our parking area and they wanted us to park on the street and there was no parking and if we found something it was 2 hour parking. We waiting til the concert was over and then we were able to park in our spot. we ending up finding an hotel for the next night and did not stay due to this issue, the owner did not tell us about the concert til 2pm the day we were suppose to arrive It was very loud in the apartment due to the concert"

San Marcos 5BR | Private Pool, Gym, Fire Pit, Walk to TXST, Sleeps 12

10/10 Excellent

"We rented this place for our son's graduation from Texas State. Plenty of room for relatives and friends that celenbrated with us. Out door area and pool are perfect."

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

10/10 Excellent

"We traveled with 10 people, this house fit all of us comfortably. Walking distance to the river. And close access to the store and restaurants. The hosts responded quickly with all questions. We were very happy guests."

Sleek, Newly Updated Downtown San Marcos Apt!

8/10 Good

"Place was very clean and location cannot be beat. Check in was super easy and house was extremely comfortable."

Other attractions near Texas State University

Bobcat Soccer Complex

7.6/10 (13 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Soccer Complex during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Hays County Historic Courthouse

You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.

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Texas Music Theater

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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The Marc

The Marc is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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San Marcos Plaza Park

After visiting San Marcos Plaza Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Charles S. Cock House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Witliff Collections

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Witliff Collections during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Sewell Park

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Sewell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Texas State University?

Texas State University is located in a welcoming area of San Marcos known for its stunning river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 61 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Texas State University?

Red Roof Inn San Marcos is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Texas State University. Another good choice is Best Western San Marcos, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Texas State University?

Expedia has 61 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Texas State University.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Texas State University.

What can I see and do near Texas State University?

Charles S. Cock House Museum, Calaboose African American History Museum and Commemorative Air Force Exhibit feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Enjoy the outdoors at San Marcos City Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park or Sewell Park. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos Discovery Center and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

Top Hotels Near Texas State University in San Marcos from AU$76

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Our top choices for Texas State University hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

5. The Downtown Abbey

6. The Crystal River Inn

7. Best Western San Marcos

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

12. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

17. White Rock Inn

18. San Marcos Inn

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

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Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

The Crystal River Inn

The House on the River

Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard

The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos

Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets!

San Marcos 5BR | Private Pool, Gym, Fire Pit, Walk to TXST, Sleeps 12

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

Sleek, Newly Updated Downtown San Marcos Apt!

Other attractions near Texas State University

Bobcat Soccer Complex

Hays County Historic Courthouse

Texas Music Theater

The Marc

San Marcos Plaza Park

Charles S. Cock House Museum

Witliff Collections

Sewell Park

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