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

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

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

1.2 mi from Texas State University

Alvaro

£85

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.5 mi from Texas State University

Jessica

£74

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

1.6 mi from Texas State University

Tammy

£62

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.4 mi from Texas State University

Montie

£77

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

5. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 0.8 mi from Texas State University

Debbie

£114

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

6. The Crystal River Inn

0.7 mi from Texas State University

Matt

£116

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

7. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1 mi from Texas State University

Sylvia

£74

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with a 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms' sign, a reception desk, and a stone wall in the background.

8. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1 mi from Texas State University

Amanda

£53

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

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

9. Quality Inn University near Downtown

1.5 mi from Texas State University

Tarynn

£52

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

1.4 mi from Texas State University

celes

£70

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A clean, well-lit indoor area with vending machines, seating, and a view through a glass door.

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.2 mi from Texas State University

Pablo

£45

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 glass coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and potted plants.

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.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1 mi from Texas State University

Jadelyn

£47

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

1.3 mi from Texas State University

Thomas

£46

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

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

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.

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 1 mi from Texas State University

Bentley

£64

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 kitchen with orange cabinets, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

1.5 mi from Texas State University

La Tonya

£52

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, 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.

A motel with a sign reading "WHITE ROCK INN" and a row of single-story buildings with balconies.

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

16. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 1 mi from Texas State University

Alan

£45

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

17. San Marcos Inn

1.4 mi from Texas State University

Bartolo

£44

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

1.3 mi from Texas State University

John

£43

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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.

19. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

1.7 mi from Texas State University

Vinoo

£49

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a marble counter, a security camera, and various decorative items.

A kitchen with a built-in microwave, a window with a view of the outside, a small refrigerator, and a potted plant on the counter.

A parking lot with a sign for Executive Inn & Suites, a car wash, and a Planet K store.

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

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

1.1 mi from Texas State University

Isai

£49

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Texas State University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 418 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,014 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 53 reviews	View

Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"This hotel is fine for the price. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very nice. We would stay here again."

Best Western San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was adequate (included scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, sausage links, 2 waffle makers (needed to run the waffles through 2 cycles in order to get them to cook properly), yogurt machine and a Nestle coffee machine which provided good coffee). Some furniture was a little outdated but beds seemed newer and were comfortable. Showerheads were high (great if you are tall) with good flow. Staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Only real complaint was that our room had an awful mildewy smell to it. Hotel was booked so we couldn’t switch rooms to know if it was just ours."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Great room and property!"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and clean rooms."

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience here."

The House on the River

10/10 Excellent

"This was exactly the peaceful retreat we were hoping for. We enjoyed watching the deer frolic through the backyard, swimming in refreshing river and watching the occasional paddle boarder or tuber go by from the lounge chairs provided. We’ll be back."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great house!! Loved the pool! Very convenient location. 10/10"

The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"i loved this place, will stay again."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and close to everything"

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 57 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. Other good choices close by include Best Western San Marcos and The Crystal River Inn.

How many hotels are there close to Texas State University?

Expedia has 57 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 John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, Sewell Park or San Marcos City 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.

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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. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

9. Quality Inn University near Downtown

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

16. White Rock Inn

17. San Marcos Inn

18. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

19. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

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Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Best Western San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

The House on the River

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

The Crystal River Inn

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

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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