The Best Hotels Closest to Baylor University in Waco for 2026

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

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a white shelving unit with towels, a staircase, and a grey sofa.

A building with a brick exterior, large windows, and outdoor seating with wooden benches and potted plants.

1. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 0.2 km from Baylor University

Marissa

₩169,824

₩276,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

1.9 km from Baylor University

Devona

₩157,470

₩191,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

1.9 km from Baylor University

Betsy

₩169,823

₩212,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Kristina

₩101,820

₩119,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a bar visible through glass partitions, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

5. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.7 km from Baylor University

Felicia

₩165,728

₩195,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

Stephanie

₩118,103

₩143,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 spacious living area with modern furniture, a large window, and decorative lighting.

7. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Axel

₩166,049

₩194,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A hotel entrance with a blue doormat reading "hotel INDIGO."

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

8. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 1.3 km from Baylor University

Rick

₩176,475

₩220,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

Karen

₩165,620

₩194,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 3.1 km from Baylor University

Mary

₩137,311

₩161,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

11. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Mandingo

₩136,956

₩160,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

12. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Sheri

₩108,319

₩127,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 2 km from Baylor University

Lauren

₩169,823

₩202,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 1.8 km from Baylor University

Kelly

₩165,430

₩200,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

15. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Shannon

₩90,260

₩103,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel room with a desk, a television, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a lamp.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Salvador

₩64,450

₩75,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

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.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a seating area with armchairs and a small table.

17. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Galaedriel

₩121,673

₩139,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 6.6 km from Baylor University

Jacqueline

₩157,848

₩185,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 9.7 km from Baylor University

Joaquin

₩148,465

₩170,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.

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

20. Casablanca Waco

Alta Vista, 4.9 km from Baylor University

JoAnna

₩211,178

₩582,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 479 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 1,752 reviews	View
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 679 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property and safe and comfortable. Great Location close to everything needed, Staff was really helpful and friendly. Attractions and things to do in every direction, Would stay here again if in the area."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"I wish the pool would have still been open as it was 90+ degrees outside. Breakfast was AMAZING!"

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful hotel, excellent breakfast a la carte ! Staff very polite and nice, pretty good gym… loved everything about this hotel… will stay there a 1000 times more"

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!"

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."

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"

Other attractions near Baylor University

Mayborn Museum Complex

9.4/10 (48 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mayborn Museum Complex 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 travels in 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 exploring the galleries in Texas Ranger Hall of Fame during your travels in 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 travelers like for its sporting events and theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveler 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 will I be able to find near Baylor University?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Baylor University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Baylor University?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Baylor University, head over to our customer service page.

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. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

7. Element by Marriott Waco

8. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

11. Residence Inn Waco

12. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

13. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

14. Hilton Waco

15. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

17. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

20. Casablanca Waco

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Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Hotel 1928

Hilton Waco

1700 South 2nd

Residence Inn Waco

Courtyard by Marriott Waco

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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