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

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

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.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

1.9 km from Texas State University

Andrea

₩133,269

₩153,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

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 hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

2. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.7 km from Texas State University

John

₩96,589

₩111,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Jessica

₩116,967

₩134,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

4. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 1.3 km from Texas State University

Jana

₩95,367

₩197,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.3 km from Texas State University

Matthew

₩108,558

₩124,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

A cozy cafe interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a large window with plants.

6. The Crystal River Inn

1.1 km from Texas State University

Angelica

₩207,931

₩239,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 well-lit gas station with multiple cars parked, a clear sky, and a building with a covered area.

7. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Francisco

₩116,143

₩133,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view.

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.5 km from Texas State University

Ricardo

₩80,831

₩92,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Maria Alicia

₩78,250

₩89,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A lobby with a blue sofa set, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and two wall-mounted lamps.

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.

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.3 km from Texas State University

celes

₩91,558

₩105,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a large poster advertising 'La Quinta'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A narrow hallway with two refrigerated display cases on either side, stocked with various food and beverage items.

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Texas State University

Laiesha

₩90,476

₩104,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

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

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

12. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from Texas State University

Megan

₩70,628

₩81,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a number '1005' on the facade.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and potted plants.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Jadelyn

₩81,985

₩94,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Texas State University

Maritza

₩76,225

₩87,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A kitchen with orange cabinets, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Joshua

₩73,359

₩84,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A reception area with a check-in counter, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view.

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

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.

Vending machines with Coca-Cola and Pepsi, a refrigerator, and a small white appliance in a room with tiled flooring.

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Bentley

₩96,277

₩115,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

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

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and various kitchen appliances and items on the counter.

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

17. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Alan

₩72,136

₩82,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

An aerial view of a stadium with a football field, spectator stands, and parking areas.

A stadium with a football field surrounded by a large crowd of spectators.

18. San Marcos Inn

2.3 km from Texas State University

Bartolo

₩72,001

₩85,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.1 km from Texas State University

John

₩127,006

₩146,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a brown leather couch, and two round tables with chairs.

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.

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.7 km from Texas State University

Stasa

₩73,356

₩84,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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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 1,001 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 373 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very Good 1,005 reviews	View

Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

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The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful home to stay in. We felt like we were in a timeless chateau. The beauty and character of every detail in the decor in this home was breathtaking. The room was like staying in a palace and luxurious comfortable. We will definitely come back again when we are in town visiting our child in college."

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Really spacious room, clean. The reception staff were amazing super helpful !!! Also had a little tuck shop which was useful. Had a great comfy stay here"

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"I love the breakfast here."

Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice staff"

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. the mosquitos on the patio in the back were horrible though. Also maybe better instructions given as a lady walked in to our room because she wasn’t sure where to go. (our fault for not having door locked) beautiful house"

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 trip to Hays County Historic Courthouse.

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Texas Music Theater

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can enjoy 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 travels in 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 studying the exhibits at Witliff Collections during your travels in 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 beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 61 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveler 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. Another good choice is Best Western San Marcos, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Texas State University?

Expedia has 61 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Texas State University.

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

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Texas State University, head over to our customer service page.

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 San Marcos City Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, or Sewell 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. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

4. The Downtown Abbey

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

6. The Crystal River Inn

7. Best Western San Marcos

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

12. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

17. White Rock Inn

18. San Marcos Inn

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

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Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

The Crystal River Inn

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

The Downtown Abbey

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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