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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 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.

A wooden deck with a pool, surrounded by trees and a building with a green roof.

1. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 2.2 km from Waco Convention Center

Marissa

SAR 475

SAR 772 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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.

2. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

0.5 km from Waco Convention Center

Xjiani

SAR 495

SAR 618 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

0.5 km from Waco Convention Center

Martin

SAR 469

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of medicine balls.

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

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

Brazos, 1.6 km from Waco Convention Center

Richard M

SAR 309

SAR 363 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 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.

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Philip

SAR 398

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large windows offering views of a building and a pool.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a bar visible through glass partitions, and a ceiling fan.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a well-stocked shelf with bottles.

6. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Felicia

SAR 459

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 0.8 km from Waco Convention Center

Sylvia

SAR 469

SAR 587 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 dark, elegant room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table with books and a bowl, a staircase, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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

8. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Wanda

SAR 1,416

SAR 1,629 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and pendant lighting.

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

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1 km from Waco Convention Center

Denise

SAR 459

SAR 538 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a modern building with a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a marble floor, and a unique ceiling design.

A restaurant with a grand piano, wooden booths, and a brick wall.

A lobby with a neon sign, a patterned ceiling, and a view of the street outside.

10. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 0.6 km from Waco Convention Center

dustin

SAR 844

SAR 1,084 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a sectional sofa with colorful cushions, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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

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

11. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 1.6 km from Waco Convention Center

Sheri

SAR 300

SAR 352 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 0.7 km from Waco Convention Center

Bryan

SAR 411

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, < 0.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Kimmie L.

SAR 469

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 0.2 km from Waco Convention Center

Kelly

SAR 458

SAR 554 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 motel with a signboard, multiple parking spaces, and a row of rooms with a covered walkway.

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

15. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 1.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Shannon

SAR 249

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

Baylor, 2.3 km from Waco Convention Center

belinda

SAR 185

SAR 217 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

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

17. 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

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

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

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.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 7.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Tina

SAR 484

SAR 568 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 4.1 km from Waco Convention Center

Deanna V

SAR 336

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an aquarium.

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT," a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows and a stone facade.

A bar area with a curved ceiling, a central bar counter, and six bar stools with patterned cushions.

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 9.3 km from Waco Convention Center

Kathryn

SAR 411

SAR 473 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 507 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 492 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 631 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,774 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 429 reviews	View

Top Waco Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and family friendly. Would stay again!"

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very spacious rooms in the heart of Waco. Close to everything. The pool was fun and the rooms were roomy!"

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Room very clean! Love the ice water dispenser friendly staff!"

Hotel 1928

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel 1928 was a cool place to stay. Old fashioned but still modern. Dinner was great & so was breakfast. I'd highly recommend this hotel."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast"

The Pink Cheetah, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and communication from the host."

Sunshine & Silos, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Just as advertised! Worked out great for me."

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."

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?

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.

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Our top choices for Waco Convention Center hotels

1. 1700 South 2nd

2. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

3. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

6. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

7. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

8. Hotel 1928

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10. Hotel Herringbone

11. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

12. Residence Inn Waco

13. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

14. Hilton Waco

15. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area

17. Element by Marriott Waco

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

19. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

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Top Waco Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Hotel 1928

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

The Pink Cheetah, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

Sunshine & Silos, Luxury Condo in Downtown Waco

Urban Oasis In Downtown Waco; short walk to Silos

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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