The Best Hotels Closest to Waco Convention Center in Waco for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Waco Convention Center hotels

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, a brick building with a yellow door, and a tree in the background.

A beachside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a lifeguard stand, and a wooden deck.

A building with a brick exterior, large windows, and outdoor seating with wooden benches and potted plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a white shelving unit with towels, a staircase, and a grey sofa.

1. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 2.2 km from Waco Convention Center

Marissa

￥19,678

￥32,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, built-in waffle maker, and a refrigerator with a beverage dispenser.

A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding area.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Brazos, 1.6 km from Waco Convention Center

Kristina

￥12,654

￥14,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining area in the background.

A modern restaurant with a clean, open layout, featuring a mix of seating arrangements and a prominent 'EVEN KITCHEN & BAR' sign.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of the city.

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

0.5 km from Waco Convention Center

Devona

￥18,328

￥22,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a grand piano, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

A spacious living area with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a piano.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and modern buildings in the background.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a clean, contemporary design.

4. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

0.5 km from Waco Convention Center

Rosalia

￥19,766

￥24,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a covered parking area.

A modern kitchen with a self-serve breakfast station, including yogurt, cereal, and milk dispensers.

A modern reception desk with a blue wall and geometric decor.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Stephanie

￥15,168

￥18,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a large chandelier, and a sign that reads "Hotel Sindigo".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a large painting of a sunset.

A hotel entrance with a blue doormat reading "hotel INDIGO."

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 0.8 km from Waco Convention Center

Sylvia

￥19,118

￥24,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, with a cityscape in the background.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and pendant lighting.

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1 km from Waco Convention Center

John and Tammy

￥19,327

￥22,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A restaurant with booth seating, tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with a central island, two chandeliers, and shelves with glassware.

A rooftop seating area with a circular fire pit and a large sofa.

A library with a fireplace, leather sofa, and bookshelves.

8. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Dustan

￥58,160

￥66,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a colorful patterned ottoman.

A hotel pool area with a clear blue pool, lounge chairs, and a modern building facade.

A modern hotel building with a prominent rooftop sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

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

9. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.6 km from Waco Convention Center

Sheri

￥12,639

￥14,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A fire pit with chairs around it, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped gardens, and a sunset sky.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, < 0.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Lauren

￥18,689

￥22,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Marriott Residence Inn with a brick facade, a pitched roof, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a framed photo on the wall, and a small green vase on the counter.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

A hotel room with a dining area, a TV, a fireplace, and a bed.

11. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Bryan

￥17,325

￥20,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A landscaped garden with a water feature, large rocks, and a wooden pergola.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a large building with multiple floors.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a modern building in the background.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

12. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 0.2 km from Waco Convention Center

Kelly

￥19,304

￥23,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious kitchen with a stone accent wall, a ceiling fan, and recessed lighting.

A hallway with a kitchen area, a door, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom, and a painting on the wall.

A parking lot with a sign for Rodeway Inn, a building with a glass facade, and a red car parked in the lot.

13. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Shannon

￥9,755

￥11,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Holiday Inn Express.

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, ottoman, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 2.3 km from Waco Convention Center

belinda

￥8,058

￥9,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, a central entrance, and a parking area in front.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a small black desk with a mirror, and a door with a glass panel.

A reception area with a green wall, a wooden counter, a computer, and a printer.

A person loading a washing machine with a basket of clothes.

15. WoodSpring Suites Waco near University

Bellmead, 3.2 km from Waco Convention Center

Jennifer

￥10,900

￥12,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a blue sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a seating area with armchairs and a small table.

16. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 4.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Galaedriel

￥14,178

￥16,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the interior dining area.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brown and blue exterior panels, a prominent American flag, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and modern seating arrangements.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall with a wooden cityscape artwork, a reception desk, and a wooden floor.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 7.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Jacqueline

￥17,996

￥21,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a chair.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a white door, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a shelf above the mirror.

18. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 6 km from Waco Convention Center

Jack

￥11,218

￥13,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a wooden island with bar stools.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a barn-style door.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

19. Casablanca Waco

Alta Vista, 6.1 km from Waco Convention Center

JoAnna

￥24,439

￥67,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses is visible in the background.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a dining area.

A spacious living area with modern furniture, a large window, and decorative lighting.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and pendant lighting.

20. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 4.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Axel

￥18,012

￥21,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Waco Convention Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
1700 South 2nd	9.8 Exceptional 503 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,757 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 485 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 616 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 421 reviews	View

Top Waco Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"e"

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were exceptional in helping me with several things!"

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great room and beautiful hotel. Only 1 block to Magnolia and many other shopping and dining spots. Staff were all very nice and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Decent location. No issues during the stay."

Hotel 1928

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was lovely and our room was nice. Disappointed that the coffee bar was closed and there weren’t many tables to sit outside at the rooftop restaurant. Food was very good and staff were all wonderful."

Urban Oasis In Downtown Waco; short walk to Silos

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean.Only complaint I would say we would have is that it backs up to a club and they play loud music till 2 AM.Not a fault of the place."

Behren's Loft - a downtown experience!

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment was perfect. Clean, close to Baylor and Magnolia plus a great bookshop next door to hang out in. We loved our stay and will be back. Thank you"

The Pink Cheetah, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

10/10 Excellent

"I booked this lovely loft for a week and a half work trip. The loft was comfy and super clean. The parking lot is very narrow and open so a small to midsize vehicle would work best. The hist was amazing and readily helped me with a maintenance issue right away! I will book again as it was a great home away from home while working in Waco!!!"

Other attractions near Waco Convention Center

A large black ox statue in a park with trees and a dirt path.

Indian Spring Park

Indian Spring Park is just one of the places to see in Waco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

See properties

A yellow brick building with arched windows and a green awning.

Dr. Pepper Museum

8.8/10 (799 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

An aerial view of a large industrial complex with two prominent silos, a parking area, and a green field.

Magnolia Market at the Silos

9.2/10 (2,623 reviews)

With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a popular shopping spot in Waco, you can enjoy some retail therapy. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Waco Suspension Bridge

Learn about the local history of Waco with a stop at Waco Suspension Bridge.

See properties

Bledsoe-Miller Park

After visiting Bledsoe-Miller Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waco.

See properties

Foster Pavilion

Catch an event at Foster Pavilion during your trip to Waco.

See properties

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

9.0/10 (317 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Texas Ranger Hall of Fame during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Texas Sports Hall of Fame

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Texas Sports Hall of Fame during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waco Convention Center?

Waco Convention Center is located in a welcoming area of Waco that travelers like for its sporting events and museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 154 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Waco Convention Center?

Adjacent to Waco Convention Center, Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor and Hotel 1928.

How many hotels will I find near Waco Convention Center?

Expedia has 154 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waco Convention Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waco Convention Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Waco Convention Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waco Convention Center?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Waco Convention Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Waco Convention Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum, Waco Mammoth National Monument, or Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Cameron Park Zoo, Brazos Park East, and Riverbend Park Ballfields. Create some family memories at Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Mayborn Museum Complex, and Hawaiian Falls while you're exploring the area around Waco Convention Center.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Car rental Mustang

Italy Vacation Rentals

Find hotels near Waco Convention Center, Waco from ￥9,451

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Waco Convention Center hotels

1. 1700 South 2nd

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

4. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

8. Hotel 1928

9. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

10. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

11. Residence Inn Waco

12. Hilton Waco

13. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

15. WoodSpring Suites Waco near University

16. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

18. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

19. Casablanca Waco

20. Element by Marriott Waco

Compare popular hotels close to Waco Convention Center

Top Waco Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Hotel 1928

Urban Oasis In Downtown Waco; short walk to Silos

Behren's Loft - a downtown experience!

The Pink Cheetah, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

Other attractions near Waco Convention Center

Indian Spring Park

Dr. Pepper Museum

Magnolia Market at the Silos

Waco Suspension Bridge

Bledsoe-Miller Park

Foster Pavilion

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia