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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

SAR 468

SAR 763 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

SAR 300

SAR 352 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A spacious living room with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a comfortable seating area.

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

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

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

0.5 km from Waco Convention Center

Rosalia

SAR 470

SAR 588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.

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

4. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

0.5 km from Waco Convention Center

Devona

SAR 436

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Stephanie

SAR 327

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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."

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, a bar, and a television screen.

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 0.8 km from Waco Convention Center

Sylvia

SAR 454

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern reception desk with a wooden counter and a sloped design.

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

SAR 459

SAR 539 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Dustan

SAR 1,382

SAR 1,589 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bar area with multiple taps labeled with different types of alcohol, shelves stocked with bottles, and a neon sign reading 'WXYZ'.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sectional sofa with colorful cushions, and patterned wallpaper.

A pool table with a blue felt surface, surrounded by a dark wall with a wooden panel.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

9. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.6 km from Waco Convention Center

Sheri

SAR 300

SAR 352 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble bar, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, < 0.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Lauren

SAR 444

SAR 528 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A patio area with tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and a barbecue grill.

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

SAR 412

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

12. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 0.2 km from Waco Convention Center

Kelly

SAR 459

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Shannon

SAR 232

SAR 267 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a lamp.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 2.3 km from Waco Convention Center

belinda

SAR 191

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A man sitting on a bed with a laptop, wearing a white shirt and a patterned tie.

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

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

15. WoodSpring Suites Waco near University

Bellmead, 3.2 km from Waco Convention Center

Jennifer

SAR 259

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

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

16. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 4.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Galaedriel

SAR 337

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

SAR 428

SAR 502 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

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.

18. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 4.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Axel

SAR 428

SAR 502 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

SAR 581

SAR 1,606 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a seating arrangement.

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

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

20. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 6 km from Waco Convention Center

Jack

SAR 267

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Waco Convention Center

Property	Property class	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
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 617 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 485 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 421 reviews	View

Top Waco Convention Center Hotel Reviews

The Pink Cheetah, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and communication from the host."

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful stay as always!!!"

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"

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?

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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.

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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.

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Waco Suspension Bridge

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

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Bledsoe-Miller Park

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

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Foster Pavilion

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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Our top choices for Waco Convention Center hotels

1. 1700 South 2nd

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

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

4. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

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. Element by Marriott Waco

19. Casablanca Waco

20. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

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Top Waco Convention Center Hotel Reviews

The Pink Cheetah, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

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!

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

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