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

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

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

1. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.7 km from Texas State University

John

Rp1.245.032

Rp1.431.787 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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.

2. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.3 km from Texas State University

Montie

Rp1.381.826

Rp1.589.100 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Jessica

Rp1.493.338

Rp1.717.339 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

4. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Sylvia

Rp1.405.690

Rp1.616.544 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

5. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.5 km from Texas State University

Ricardo

Rp1.041.905

Rp1.198.190 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a digital kiosk, a sign offering free Wi-Fi, and a pet policy notice.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by a building with a red and white facade.

6. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Maria Alicia

Rp1.008.634

Rp1.159.929 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

7. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.3 km from Texas State University

celes

Rp1.231.023

Rp1.415.676 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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.

8. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from Texas State University

Megan

Rp910.572

Rp1.047.158 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Jadelyn

Rp1.014.217

Rp1.166.349 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Texas State University

Maritza

Rp952.598

Rp1.095.488 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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 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.

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

11. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Bentley

Rp1.240.222

Rp1.488.161 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

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

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Joshua

Rp1.015.638

Rp1.167.983 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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 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.

13. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Alan

Rp929.834

Rp1.069.310 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

14. San Marcos Inn

2.3 km from Texas State University

Bartolo

Rp929.991

Rp1.109.848 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

15. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.1 km from Texas State University

John

Rp820.147

Rp943.169 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.7 km from Texas State University

Theresa

Rp980.616

Rp1.127.708 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A kitchen with a window, a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, and a potted plant.

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

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.

17. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

1.7 km from Texas State University

Isai

Rp949.972

Rp1.130.510 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside lamps, and a chair.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign for Extended Stay America.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a trash bin, a coffee station with two coffee makers, and a decorative backsplash.

18. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

15.4 km from Texas State University

Stacy

Rp1.421.132

Rp1.634.328 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a neon sign.

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a geometric wall art piece.

A snack and treat display area with a 'Treats' sign, a 'Welcome to Kyle' sign, and a variety of snacks and beverages.

19. Hampton Inn Kyle

15.1 km from Texas State University

Gerald

Rp1.712.236

Rp1.941.143 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

A modern reception area with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

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

A lobby with a mural of a street scene, a vending machine, and two blue reception desks.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

8.5 km from Texas State University

Laura

Rp1.592.625

Rp1.831.520 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Texas State University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 386 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Best Western San Marcos	8.0 Very good 983 reviews	View
Quality Inn University near Downtown	7.6 Good 858 reviews	View

Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Buen trato, limpio y buen olor, buena apariencia. La piscina muy limpia. Descanse muy bien toda la noche"

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."

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 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 61 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 Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos.

How many hotels are there close to Texas State University?

Expedia has 61 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 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. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

4. Best Western San Marcos

5. Quality Inn University near Downtown

6. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

7. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

8. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

9. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

10. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

11. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

13. White Rock Inn

14. San Marcos Inn

15. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

16. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

17. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

18. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19. Hampton Inn Kyle

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

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Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

The Crystal River Inn

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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