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

Kelly

₩156,287

₩260,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.

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

Susan

₩160,191

₩194,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

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

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Alana

₩97,999

₩114,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

4. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.7 km from Baylor University

James

₩147,806

₩173,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

1.8 km from Baylor University

Felicia

₩142,691

₩173,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 1.3 km from Baylor University

Rick

₩181,729

₩226,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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.

7. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

1.9 km from Baylor University

Betsy

₩168,402

₩210,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

8. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 2.2 km from Baylor University

Deanna

₩342,121

₩393,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1.1 km from Baylor University

Karen

₩140,968

₩165,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

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 dining area with a long wooden table and white chairs, large windows, and a kitchen counter with a chalkboard menu.

10. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 3.2 km from Baylor University

Axel

₩164,660

₩193,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a marble floor, and a unique ceiling design.

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

11. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 1.6 km from Baylor University

Steven

₩272,593

₩353,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 3.1 km from Baylor University

Mary

₩136,162

₩159,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a fireplace.

13. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Sheri

₩107,691

₩126,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A patio area with tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and a barbecue grill.

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

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

14. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 1.4 km from Baylor University

Mandingo

₩124,720

₩146,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 2 km from Baylor University

Lauren

₩168,402

₩200,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 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.

16. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 1.8 km from Baylor University

Dale

₩164,471

₩198,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 motel with a signboard, multiple parking spaces, and a row of rooms with a covered walkway.

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

17. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Taylor

₩89,505

₩102,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in wardrobe.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a white counter, and a colorful striped rug on the floor.

A modern kitchen with a built-in TV, a blue chair, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

18. Studio 6 Waco, TX - Downtown - Baylor

Baylor, 1.6 km from Baylor University

Jesus

₩83,447

₩95,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Holiday Inn Express.

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.

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

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 1.5 km from Baylor University

Salvador

₩64,076

₩75,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A bar area with a curved ceiling, a central bar counter, and six bar stools with patterned cushions.

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

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 9.7 km from Baylor University

Joaquin

₩147,604

₩169,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Baylor University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
1700 South 2nd	9.8 Exceptional 499 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 462 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,746 reviews	View
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 663 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 403 reviews	View

Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

8/10 Good

"Everything was great except the keurig in my room was broken. And then when I went downstairs to get coffee, it was empty."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

8/10 Good

"Todo bien me gusta quedarme en este hotel por lo accesible y limpio con un problema está ves con un elevador"

Residence Inn Waco

8/10 Good

"The air conditioner didn’t cool the room very well and it was very loud when it kicked on"

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

8/10 Good

"When I stayed at the Indigo, the building and staff were excellent. No complaints there. My one objection concerned the wifi. Trying to follow the instructions to log in was clumsy and unimpressive. I never got logged in the the hotel wifi--I had to use my own iPhone to get online to exchange a few emails. I was told at the desk to contact the hotel's IT department, but it took too long to set things up. I had hoped to watch some podcasts on my iPad. Oh well. Otherwise it gets my recommendation."

Hotel 1928

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, tasteful decor, courteous and helpful staff, great location"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We would to commend Paul at the front desk. Paul was helpful, kind and always greeted us. His recommendations for restaurants was very helpful."

Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay."

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

10/10 Excellent

"No comment"

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 93 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 93 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. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

4. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

7. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

8. Hotel 1928

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10. Element by Marriott Waco

11. Hotel Herringbone

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

13. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

14. Residence Inn Waco

15. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

16. Hilton Waco

17. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

18. Studio 6 Waco, TX - Downtown - Baylor

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

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Top Baylor University Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Residence Inn Waco

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Hotel 1928

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

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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