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A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining table, and a large TV. There is a painting on the wall and a plant in the corner.

A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance area.

1. The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

2.7 km from University of Waterloo

Fang

P8,862

P10,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying 'B55'.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Hampton Inn & Suites.

A spacious lobby with a large blue rug, seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, and a shoe display.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

3.9 km from University of Waterloo

Joan

P6,400

P7,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a ground-floor commercial area with shops.

A modern living room with a blue carpet, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A restaurant with long communal tables, high stools, and a brick wall with a TV.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a red armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There are bookshelves and a dining area in the background.

3. The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

5.5 km from University of Waterloo

Samantha

P7,360

P8,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern reception area with two reception desks, a map mural, and a chandelier.

A conference room with a large screen displaying a presentation, a wooden panel wall, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel room with a wooden door, a conference table, and a sign indicating 'The Benjamin Room B' and 'Vacant'.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG

4.2 km from University of Waterloo

Joanne

P6,982

P8,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, stone walls, and outdoor seating.

A hotel with a parking lot, a small lake, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror above the sink.

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

3.9 km from University of Waterloo

Karen

P7,323

P8,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a glass-fronted fireplace, dark wood paneling, and a decorative wall piece.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a central entrance with arched windows and a flagpole with a Canadian flag.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.

A spacious lobby with a large sectional sofa, a reception desk, and a kitchen area.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

3.9 km from University of Waterloo

Susan

P7,190

P8,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and flags.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with chairs, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a large mirror.

7. Quality Inn

10.3 km from University of Waterloo

Pierre

P3,724

P4,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign indicating a no parking zone, and a handicapped parking space.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a large window.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, round table, TV, and artwork on the wall.

8. Staybridge Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG

4.2 km from University of Waterloo

Marikay

P7,564

P8,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a barbecue station.

A spacious indoor area with a large seating area featuring a sofa and multiple chairs, a dining table, and pendant lighting.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large bed, a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, and a mirror.

9. Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener

10.5 km from University of Waterloo

John

P6,066

P7,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a glass ceiling, stone pillars, and a modern facade.

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

A conference room with a long table, six chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A hotel lobby with a swimming pool, seating area, and large windows.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener

10.6 km from University of Waterloo

michael

P6,422

P7,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor swimming pool with a checkered floor, ceiling lights, and potted plants.

A gym with green walls, a checkered floor, and various exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a painting, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a prominent clock tower, a tram line, and a pedestrian crossing.

11. Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

5.6 km from University of Waterloo

Lucia

P6,534

P7,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a pantry, a seating area with a sofa and coffee table, and a decorative wall.

12. Waterloo Suites Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.3 km from University of Waterloo

sam

P6,767

P7,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a microwave, oven, and sink.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stove, and dishwasher. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs. A living area with a sofa and a TV is visible in the background.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, yellow chairs, a white table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a visible fire hydrant.

13. The Laundry Rooms Station Park Kitchener

4.3 km from University of Waterloo

Farah

P8,543

P10,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining room with a wooden table and metal chairs, a staircase, and a view of the outside.

A room with a fireplace, a checkered armchair, a wooden chest, and a window with curtains.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a white wall with a door marked "EXIT".

A Victorian-style house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a number '80' sign.

14. Bristow's Inn

13.8 km from University of Waterloo

Nicki

P5,438

P8,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a large reception desk, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a small kitchenette, and a seating area with a yellow chair.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and two flags.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, doors on both sides, and a bright exit sign at the end.

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kitchener Southeast by IHG

14.3 km from University of Waterloo

Ian

P5,834

P6,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A red door with a white porch and steps leading up to it, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A room with a fireplace, two white armchairs, a red carpet, and a bathtub.

A porch with two large flower pots, a wicker chair, and a red door with a window displaying 'Marshall Inn circa 1830'.

16. Maryhill Inn

14.6 km from University of Waterloo

Bill

P10,473

P12,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A garden pathway under a wooden pergola with potted plants on either side.

A large, historic mansion with a spacious driveway and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar area with two blue armchairs, a round table with a glass of red wine, and a wine rack above the bar.

A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa

17.5 km from University of Waterloo

Elaine

P23,966

P28,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A historic building with a prominent bay window, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden with various plants.

A bar area with a chandelier, blue bar stools, and shelves of bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wall with framed pictures.

A dining area with blue chairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

18. The Puddicombe House

16.5 km from University of Waterloo

Cynthia

P13,014

P14,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, and a television.

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

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter and stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with blue and white tiled walls, a shallow area sign, and lounge chairs around the pool.

19. Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge Kitchener, Ontario

16.1 km from University of Waterloo

Barry

P6,826

P8,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a decorative ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a sign that reads "Courtyard by Marriott."

A modern lobby with a large TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Kitchener

10.5 km from University of Waterloo

Laura

P7,444

P8,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Waterloo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Laundry Rooms Waterloo	9.4 Exceptional 584 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs	9.2 Wonderful 1,170 reviews	View
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,304 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top University of Waterloo Hotel Reviews

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Waterloo Suites Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very spacious and clean with great linens."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

8/10 Good

"Comfy pillows and bed. Good stay for the value."

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

8/10 Good

"Was good"

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

8/10 Good

"Beds are very comfortable at this hotel. Have stayed at the other ones grouped together near St Jacob’s and find this one the best."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo

8/10 Good

"-"

The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

10/10 Excellent

"clean, modern and good location. A bit techy to get in/out with the use of NFC keys and we couldn't access the pool. We could access the gym, but not the pool. Anyway, will stay here again for sure."

Boardwalk Homes - Executive Townhomes

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and comfortable, would definitely stay again, exceeded my expectations. Very responsive host."

Other attractions near University of Waterloo

Brubacher House Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brubacher House Museum during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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Earth Sciences Museum

6.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Earth Sciences Museum during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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David Johnston Research and Technology Park

David Johnston Research and Technology Park is just one of the places to see in Waterloo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Waterloo Park

8.6/10 (92 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waterloo Park, a lovely green space in Waterloo. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

7.6/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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Clay and Glass

7.0/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Clay and Glass during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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Knox Presbyterian Church

7.0/10 (16 reviews)

After visiting Knox Presbyterian Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Waterloo?

University of Waterloo is located in a welcoming area of Waterloo that travelers like for its live music and festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Waterloo?

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Waterloo. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of Waterloo?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Waterloo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Waterloo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of Waterloo.

What can I see and do near University of Waterloo?

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Brubacher House Museum, and Earth Sciences Museum feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre, Joseph Schneider Haus, and Woodside National Historic Site to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, Centre In The Square, and St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for University of Waterloo hotels

1. The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

2. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

3. The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St Jacobs by IHG

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

6. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

7. Quality Inn

8. Staybridge Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG

9. Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener

11. Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

12. Waterloo Suites Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

13. The Laundry Rooms Station Park Kitchener

14. Bristow's Inn

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kitchener Southeast by IHG

16. Maryhill Inn

17. Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa

18. The Puddicombe House

19. Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge Kitchener, Ontario

20. Courtyard by Marriott Kitchener

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Top University of Waterloo Hotel Reviews

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

Waterloo Suites Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo

The Laundry Rooms Waterloo

Boardwalk Homes - Executive Townhomes

Other attractions near University of Waterloo

Brubacher House Museum

Earth Sciences Museum

David Johnston Research and Technology Park

Waterloo Park

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre

Clay and Glass

Knox Presbyterian Church

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