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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 wooden deck with a pool, surrounded by trees and a building with a green roof.

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

RM547

RM874 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

2. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.7 km from Baylor University

Felicia

RM500

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 restaurant with a clean, open layout, featuring a mix of seating arrangements and a prominent 'EVEN KITCHEN & BAR' sign.

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

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

1.9 km from Baylor University

Martin

RM510

RM620 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

4. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

1.9 km from Baylor University

Xjiani

RM511

RM640 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern kitchen with a long counter, built-in waffle maker, and a refrigerator with a beverage dispenser.

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

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Kristina

RM333

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a mirrored wall.

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

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

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

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

1.8 km from Baylor University

Philip

RM433

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a large painting of a sunset.

7. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 1.3 km from Baylor University

Sylvia

RM510

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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.

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

RM465

RM546 total

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 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.

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1.1 km from Baylor University

Deena

RM499

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

10. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 2.2 km from Baylor University

Jessica

RM1,613

RM1,855 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

A lobby with a neon sign, a patterned ceiling, and a view of the street outside.

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

11. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 1.6 km from Baylor University

dustin

RM973

RM1,244 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

RM413

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

RM326

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 2 km from Baylor University

Iraion Young

RM511

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A snack and beverage vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

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

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

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

15. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Bryan

RM448

RM525 total

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

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

16. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 1.8 km from Baylor University

Kelly

RM499

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

17. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Shannon

RM252

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 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.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1.5 km from Baylor University

belinda

RM201

RM236 total

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 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.

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

Jacqueline

RM527

RM618 total

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 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.

20. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Deanna V

RM366

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 687 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 492 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 627 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,769 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Would definitely stay here again if in Waco. Very nice hotel."

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel Herringbone

10/10 Excellent

"Fun place to stay. Very unique property."

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."

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I thought this was an excellent hotel. Staff was very helpful.i would stay again if I go back to Waco."

Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

8/10 Good

"Pet friendly, room was clean and air conditioning was cold"

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. 1700 South 2nd

2. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

4. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

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

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. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

15. Residence Inn 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

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Hotel Herringbone

1700 South 2nd

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

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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