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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Clemson University on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Clemson University consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 6, 2026.

A multi-level interior with a spiral staircase, wooden railings, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, green bar stools, and a bar counter.

A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a dining area with a table, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and a mix of modern and classic furniture.

1. The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

1 km from Clemson University

Laurie

CNY1,402

CNY1,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lounge area with a brick accent wall, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with a small tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. The Abernathy of Clemson

1.1 km from Clemson University

Kelly

CNY1,080

CNY1,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A golf course with a water body, trees, and a distant view of a bridge.

A modern building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A golf course with a clubhouse, surrounded by dense trees and a large body of water.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of a body of water.

3. Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn

1.4 km from Clemson University

"We had a wonderful stay at the James F. Maren Inn in Clemson! The inn has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and is a beautiful place to stay while visiting the area. The rooms were comfortable and inviting, and the overall experience felt relaxing and special. The location was convenient for enjoying Clemson and everything the area has to offer. The hospitality and attention to detail really made our visit memorable. We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily stay at the James F. Maren Inn...

Reginald

CNY999

CNY1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large wooden door.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden floor, a door, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A cozy living room with a dining table, sofas, and a chandelier.

4. Clemson Memorabilia House

2 km from Clemson University

Ashley

CNY597

CNY1,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a countertop with various items.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with three chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf with books.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

An outdoor patio with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and a pergola overhead.

5. Courtyard Marriott Clemson

2.6 km from Clemson University

Catherine

CNY839

CNY931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, light-colored walls, and doors on both sides.

A spacious room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital screen, and a tiled floor.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Clemson - University Area

1.8 km from Clemson University

Linda

CNY718

CNY797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a food service counter, and a modern architectural design with balconies.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a ping pong table, and a bar area with purple accents.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a patterned wall.

7. Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center

1.7 km from Clemson University

Greg

CNY707

CNY785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the street outside.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a black refrigerator, and a towel rack with wooden hangers.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, nightstand, lamp, and a view of the outside through curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, a large window with a view of the outside, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Econo Lodge Clemson - University Area

2.6 km from Clemson University

Matthew

CNY598

CNY675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A modern restaurant with a central counter, seating area, and a TV displaying news.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

A modern indoor space with a mix of seating options, including a sofa and tables, under stylish pendant lighting.

9. Tru by Hilton Seneca Clemson

2.8 km from Clemson University

Kelly

CNY709

CNY780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a parking lot.

A conference room with a large round table, multiple chairs, and a projector.

A hotel breakfast area with a self-serve station, including a refrigerator, coffee machine, and fruit display.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, an orange sofa, and a framed tiger picture on the wall.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clemson by IHG

2.1 km from Clemson University

Ellen

CNY865

CNY960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, landscaped grounds, and a parking area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area, surrounded by trees and a view of a lake.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and patterned upholstered chairs.

An aerial view of a multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor pool, and lounge area.

11. Lakeside Lodge Clemson

2.8 km from Clemson University

Nicole

CNY707

CNY880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern kitchen area with a bar counter and seating.

A Hampton Inn with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and outdoor seating area.

A vending area with snacks and beverages, including chips and soda.

A modern bar area with high stools and a poolside view.

12. Hampton Inn Clemson-University Area

2.2 km from Clemson University

Lauren Deere

CNY735

CNY816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, a staircase, and a wall with artwork.

A dining area with a brick floor, wooden tables, and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A wall with a decorative design featuring a building, trees, and a sky with clouds.

A tiger mascot holding a sign with "HOWARD'S ROCK" text, a staircase, and a desk with a computer.

13. Inn @ Clemson

1.8 km from Clemson University

Allyson

CNY537

CNY596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the outside, and a green sofa.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, framed pictures, and a printer.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and wooden pillars, surrounded by a fence and potted plants.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and a surrounding gravel area.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Clemson

2.2 km from Clemson University

Azareel

CNY537

CNY596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, and a lamp.

A modern restaurant with a marble-top dining table, blue upholstered chairs, and a variety of food items displayed in the background.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Patrick Square".

A hotel lobby with a long corridor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

15. The Inn at Patrick Square

4.6 km from Clemson University

Amy

CNY999

CNY1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with columns and a flat roof.

A breakfast station with a toaster, a fruit bowl, and a bakery display.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Anderson-I-85 by IHG

15.7 km from Clemson University

Breane

CNY738

CNY819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A poolside area with wicker furniture and a table, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A modern lobby with a curved blue sofa, a reception desk, and a bar area.

A corner market with a wooden interior, a glass door entrance, and a refrigerator display.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Anderson Clemson

15.7 km from Clemson University

Olga

CNY658

CNY730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the mantel.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a well-lit facade, and a parking area in front.

A seating area with wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a large floor lamp.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large plant, and a television on the wall.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Anderson

16.4 km from Clemson University

Sarah

CNY735

CNY816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV.

A reception area with a brick wall, a reception desk, and a glass door leading outside.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with a wooded area in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, parking area, and a car parked in front.

19. Best Western Seneca-Clemson

11 km from Clemson University

Christine

CNY627

CNY690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden wall, a bookshelf, and a dining area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a small table, a brown armchair, a bed with a red blanket, and a television on a wooden stand.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Anderson, SC

16 km from Clemson University

Sonia

CNY678

CNY753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Clemson University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson	9.8 Exceptional 894 reviews	View
The Abernathy of Clemson	9.6 Exceptional 651 reviews	View
Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Clemson Memorabilia House	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Courtyard Marriott Clemson	9.0 Wonderful 584 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Clemson University

A snow-covered stone pathway leading to a white building with green shutters.

Fort Hill

8.6/10 (56 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Fort Hill— just one of the landmarks located 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from central Clemson.

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A white flower with a yellow center surrounded by green leaves.

South Carolina Botanical Gardens

9.2/10 (133 reviews)

Ready for an education in local botany? South Carolina Botanical Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Clemson. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park and The Pier Dog Park, both nearby.

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Two people walking on a grassy hill with a mountain in the background.

Walker Golf Course

9.2/10 (76 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Walker Golf Course, located 1.2 mi (2 km) from central Clemson. If Walker Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Cross Creek Plantation Golf is just a short drive away.

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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

8.6/10 (46 reviews)

Brooks Center for the Performing Arts is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Clemson, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, you'll love South Carolina Botanical Gardens, located nearby.

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Lee Gallery

7.8/10 (24 reviews)

If you like art, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Lee Gallery in Clemson. If you want to experience more of the culture Clemson has to offer, head to Clemson University, Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, and Fort Hill.

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Memorial Stadium

9.6/10 (410 reviews)

You can catch an event at Memorial Stadium, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Clemson. If you think Memorial Stadium is cool, you also might like Littlejohn Coliseum and T. Ed Garrison Arena, both located nearby.

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Sloan Tennis Center

Sloan Tennis Center is in the heart of Clemson, so why not stop by during your stay. If you think Sloan Tennis Center is cool, you also might like Memorial Stadium and Littlejohn Coliseum, both located nearby.

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Littlejohn Coliseum

9.4/10 (141 reviews)

You can catch an event at Littlejohn Coliseum, located 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from central Clemson. If you think Littlejohn Coliseum is cool, you also might like Memorial Stadium and T. Ed Garrison Arena, both located nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Clemson University?

Guests love staying at The Abernathy of Clemson, which is a hotel near Clemson University.
Another highly rated hotel is Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn, which is just steps away.
The area has plenty to choose from with 2,482 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Clemson University?

Find the best options on Hotels.com for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Pricing varies based on where you plan to go and when.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY537

Can I find hotels close to Clemson University that are fully refundable?

Yes, you'll find many hotels that offer refundable room rates as long as you cancel by the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson and Liberty Hall Bed and Breakfast are highly rated hotels near Clemson University that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Clemson University?

For a romantic stay, The Bleckley Inn offers a restaurant. It's a 30-minute drive from Clemson University.
The Westin Poinsett Greenville is another great choice, and it's 41 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels close to Clemson University with free breakfast?

Enjoy a free continental breakfast to begin your day at Days Inn by Wyndham Clemson, which is an 18-minute walk from Clemson University.
Liberty Hall Bed and Breakfast is also a recommended place to stay with a free full breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near Clemson University have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with lake or golf views at Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn, which is steps from Clemson University.
Also recommended is The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson, which has rooms with city views.

What are the best family hotels close to Clemson University?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, Hyatt Regency Greenville offers free cribs, children's meals, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Clemson University is 42 minutes away by car.
Also consider AC Hotel By Marriott Greenville as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best hotels near Clemson University with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at The Abernathy of Clemson, which offers free parking. You'll be steps from Clemson University.
Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn also has free parking and is just steps away.

What are the best hotels near Clemson University with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Clemson University is steps from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Courtyard Marriott Clemson.

What cheap motels can I book close to Clemson University?

To save on your stay near Clemson University, take a look at Days Inn by Wyndham Seneca / Clemson Area, which offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a free on-the-go breakfast.
Also consider Budget Inn Express, which is another affordable motel in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Clemson University?

You might be here to check out the campus at Clemson University, but you may want to see nearby sights like Memorial Stadium, T. Ed Garrison Arena, and Southern Wesleyan University.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Clemson University?

Your pet companion can join you at The Abernathy of Clemson, which is steps from Clemson University.
Another pet-friendly spot is Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn.

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