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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 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.

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

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Kristina

S$113

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

1.9 km from Baylor University

Devona

S$194

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

1.9 km from Baylor University

Betsy

S$200

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 modern reception desk with a blue wall and geometric decor.

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

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

1.8 km from Baylor University

Stephanie

S$180

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

S$184

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 1.3 km from Baylor University

Rick

S$215

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1.1 km from Baylor University

Karen

S$183

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

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

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

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

S$183

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 3.1 km from Baylor University

Mary

S$152

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 sofa, a TV, and a desk.

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

10. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Bryan

S$152

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large illuminated sign and a covered area with a colorful light display.

A modern lounge area with a large sofa, colorful cushions, a large abstract painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a fireplace.

11. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Sheri

S$120

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble bar, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 2 km from Baylor University

Lauren

S$190

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

13. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Shannon

S$98

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

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.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Salvador

S$76

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

15. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Galaedriel

S$132

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 6.6 km from Baylor University

Jacqueline

S$175

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT," a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows and a stone facade.

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

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 9.7 km from Baylor University

Joaquin

S$161

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass coffee table, a star-patterned floor, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large bathtub with rose petals on the floor.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a kitchen, and a coffee station.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and white lounge chairs around the pool area.

18. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

Kendrick, 5.8 km from Baylor University

Adron

S$113

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a chair.

A hotel room with a white door, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a shelf above the mirror.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a seating arrangement.

19. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 5.1 km from Baylor University

Jack

S$116

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Holiday Inn & Suites entrance sign with a clear view of the building's exterior.

A hotel room with a desk, two red bar stools, a large mirror, a bed with a headboard, a small table with a lamp, and a hallway leading to another room.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, glass doors leading outside, and a large plant.

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

Bellmead, 6.6 km from Baylor University

Todd

S$125

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Baylor University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,755 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 482 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 610 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 417 reviews	View
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 680 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Just what we needed"

Hilton Waco

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was extremely clean and comfortable. Everyone was courteous and welcoming."

Hotel 1928

8/10 Good

"Cookies and cold water! No self serve icemaker, but the front desk brought up sime when we asked. Only thing bad were the crickets that were everywhere outside. One decided to go for an elevator ride!"

1700 South 2nd

10/10 Excellent

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

Courtyard by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"I Love the hotel very neat and clean I will stay again the staff was friendly and very professional"

Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and quiet"

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.

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Our top choices for Baylor University hotels

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

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

5. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

8. Element by Marriott Waco

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

10. Residence Inn Waco

11. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

12. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

13. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

15. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

18. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

19. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

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Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn Waco

Hilton Waco

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Hotel 1928

1700 South 2nd

Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

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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