The Best Hotels Closest to Baylor University in Waco - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 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.

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

1. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 0.1 mi from Baylor University

Marissa

£146

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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.

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

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

1.2 mi from Baylor University

Devona

£110

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

1.2 mi from Baylor University

Betsy

£118

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of medicine balls.

A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding area.

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

Brazos, 0.8 mi from Baylor University

Kristina

£67

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

1.1 mi from Baylor University

Stephanie

£100

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 bar area with a central island, two chandeliers, and shelves with glassware.

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

6. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 1.4 mi from Baylor University

Deanna

£366

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

A modern reception desk with a wooden counter and a sloped design.

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

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 0.7 mi from Baylor University

Karen

£108

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.

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, 2 mi from Baylor University

Axel

£108

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a marble floor, and a unique ceiling design.

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

9. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 1 mi from Baylor University

dustin

£210

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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.

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

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

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 1.9 mi from Baylor University

Mary

£90

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 lounge area with a bar, seating, and a colorful rug.

11. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 0.9 mi from Baylor University

Sheri

£71

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

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

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a framed photo on the wall, and a small green vase on the counter.

12. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 0.8 mi from Baylor University

Mandingo

£97

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A landscaped garden with a water feature, large rocks, and a wooden pergola.

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.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a modern building in the background.

13. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 1.1 mi from Baylor University

Kelly

£112

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 hallway with a kitchen area, a door, and a window with blinds.

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

14. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1 mi from Baylor University

Shannon

£61

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 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.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1 mi from Baylor University

Salvador

£42

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.

16. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 2 mi from Baylor University

Galaedriel

£78

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large aquarium.

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

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 6 mi from Baylor University

Joaquin

£95

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A pool area with a bar named "The Dive Bar" and a large tree in the background.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

A modern log cabin-style building with a porch, large windows, and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

A bar with wooden floors, black chairs, and a brick wall. There are shelves with bottles and a sign on the wall.

18. Camp Fimfo Waco

4.8 mi from Baylor University

Cheryl

£147

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a wooden island with bar stools.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a barn-style door.

A hot tub with a wooden panel wall and a mounted television.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

19. Casablanca Waco

Alta Vista, 3 mi from Baylor University

JoAnna

£328

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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.

20. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 3.2 mi from Baylor University

Jack

£72

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Baylor University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
1700 South 2nd	9.8 Exceptional 502 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 478 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 607 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,759 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 416 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"Overall, our stay at EVEN Hotel was great! Whether you're traveling for business, leisure, or a bit of both, this hotel offers a comfortable and health-conscious environment. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Waco."

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!"

Adorable condo near Baylor/Magnolia Table/Silos

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable stay, clean and nicely decorated. We appreciated the snacks and variety of coffee. Also, great books to read. Would stay again!"

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"So close to Baylor and many fun restaurants."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"very nice rooms and restrooms. Great breakfast and clean property."

Hilton Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for my husband and I to participate in the tri events that weekend"

1700 South 2nd

10/10 Excellent

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

Residence Inn Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very welcoming. Breakfast was great. Rooms very clean."

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.

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Our top choices for Baylor University hotels

1. 1700 South 2nd

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

6. Hotel 1928

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

8. Element by Marriott Waco

9. Hotel Herringbone

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

11. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

12. Residence Inn Waco

13. Hilton Waco

14. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

16. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

18. Camp Fimfo Waco

19. Casablanca Waco

20. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Baylor University

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

Hotel 1928

Adorable condo near Baylor/Magnolia Table/Silos

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Hilton Waco

1700 South 2nd

Residence Inn Waco

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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