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A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

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

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Kyle

Rp1.598.272

Rp1.838.013 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

1.9 km from Texas State University

Quanise

Rp1.936.368

Rp2.226.823 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.7 km from Texas State University

Tenika

Rp1.428.320

Rp1.642.568 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.3 km from Texas State University

douglas

Rp1.521.432

Rp1.749.648 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

5. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 1.3 km from Texas State University

Debbie

Rp1.545.840

Rp2.952.916 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. The Crystal River Inn

1.1 km from Texas State University

Matt

Rp2.515.832

Rp2.893.207 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

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

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

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

7. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Rosaura

Rp1.285.669

Rp1.478.519 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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.

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.5 km from Texas State University

Askar

Rp1.075.760

Rp1.237.124 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A Red Roof Inn breakfast area with a juice dispenser, pastries, and a coffee station.

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

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

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

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Amanda

Rp1.099.264

Rp1.264.153 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.3 km from Texas State University

celes

Rp1.271.024

Rp1.461.768 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from Texas State University

Sarah

Rp903.819

Rp1.039.392 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

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

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

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Texas State University

CARMEN

Rp1.171.584

Rp1.347.322 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

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

Rp1.075.760

Rp1.237.123 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large wall mural.

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

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Texas State University

Thomas

Rp968.184

Rp1.113.411 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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.

15. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Angela

Rp1.250.051

Rp1.483.826 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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.

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

starla

Rp1.008.864

Rp1.160.194 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

EMILIA

Rp981.377

Rp1.128.584 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

A motel sign with 'San Marcos Inn' and 'No Vacancy' displayed.

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

18. San Marcos Inn

2.3 km from Texas State University

Bartolo

Rp1.011.757

Rp1.205.213 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

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

Rp1.690.299

Rp1.943.844 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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 room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

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

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.7 km from Texas State University

Vinoo

Rp1.030.560

Rp1.185.148 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Texas State University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 479 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 56 reviews	View

Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really helpful, bathroom and room is very clean."

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Quick over night stay but it was a nice hotel for the short stay."

Best Western San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good service"

Quality Inn University near Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended! Perfect location, super clean rooms, and friendly staff. The bed was very comfortable, and overall the atmosphere was great. Excellent value for money. Will definitely come back!"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Good 👍 👍"

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lots of space."

White Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel"

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. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin 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. Quality Inn University near Downtown

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

15. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

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

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

Best Western San Marcos

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

The Downtown Abbey

White Rock Inn

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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