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

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

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

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

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

1.9 km from Texas State University

Alvaro

P6,136

P7,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

Jessica

P5,334

P6,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.3 km from Texas State University

Montie

P5,263

P6,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

4. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.7 km from Texas State University

Tammy

P4,447

P5,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

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 spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

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

P5,348

P10,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

6. The Crystal River Inn

1.1 km from Texas State University

Matt

P9,081

P10,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

7. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Sylvia

P5,316

P6,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

Tarynn

P3,721

P4,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Amanda

P3,803

P4,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.3 km from Texas State University

celes

P5,010

P5,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from Texas State University

Pablo

P3,252

P3,740 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 hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

A living room with a brown leather couch, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee station with Folgers coffee and creamers, a water dispenser, and a potted plant with purple flowers.

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Jadelyn

P3,402

P3,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Texas State University

Thomas

P3,297

P3,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 1.5 km from Texas State University

Bentley

P4,432

P5,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.4 km from Texas State University

La Tonya

P3,753

P4,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, 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.

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 bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

16. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 1.6 km from Texas State University

Alan

P3,244

P3,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

17. San Marcos Inn

2.3 km from Texas State University

Bartolo

P3,315

P3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

18. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.1 km from Texas State University

John

P3,095

P3,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 building facade with a white door, two windows, and a balcony.

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

19. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.7 km from Texas State University

Vinoo

P3,565

P4,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

A parking lot with a sign for Executive Inn & Suites, a car wash, and a Planet K store.

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

1.7 km from Texas State University

Isai

P3,393

P4,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,015 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 419 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 55 reviews	View

Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

8/10 Good

"It was surprisingly good despite the negative reviews and I went there on a busy college weekend. Because of the reviews I knew to place the parking pass on my dashboard to avoid being towed and I was prepared for the single roll of toilet paper. I would say, bring your bathwash and house shoes as there is no carpet in the rooms. Also, the kitchen has no cookware FYI. One thing I would change, I booked a room large enough for 4 ppl and we got exactly 2 towel sets , so they could improve on that."

Best Western San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was adequate (included scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, sausage links, 2 waffle makers (needed to run the waffles through 2 cycles in order to get them to cook properly), yogurt machine and a Nestle coffee machine which provided good coffee). Some furniture was a little outdated but beds seemed newer and were comfortable. Showerheads were high (great if you are tall) with good flow. Staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Only real complaint was that our room had an awful mildewy smell to it. Hotel was booked so we couldn’t switch rooms to know if it was just ours."

Quality Inn University near Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Willie was very friendly at check in and Mr Patel was nice, as well. Clean rooms, nice breakfast and friendly staff. Easy choice when visiting San Marcos especially considering the price!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Great room and property!"

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience here."

The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"i loved this place, will stay again."

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 57 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. Other good choices close by include Best Western San Marcos and The Crystal River Inn.

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

Expedia has 57 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.

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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

4. LivAway Suites Austin 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. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

16. White Rock Inn

17. San Marcos Inn

18. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

19. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

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Top Texas State University Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Best Western San Marcos

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

The Crystal River 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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