The best hotels in Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront, Waco, Texas, ranked

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Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront, Waco, Texas hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / area Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
4★ from — $502 — $714 $285
3★ from $767 $244 $351 $441 $182
4★ AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront — $502 — $714 $285
3★ La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront — $244 $351 $441 $182
3★ Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront — $447 — $695 $299
3★ Residence Inn Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront — $424 — $590 $257
3★ Hilton Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $767 $340 — $720 $288

December 2026

Hotel / area Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
4★ from $409 $451 $537 — $818 $328 $501
3★ from $170 $228 $219 $278 $440 $180 $262
4★ AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $409 $451 $537 — $818 $328 $501
3★ La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $170 $228 $219 $278 $440 $180 $262
3★ Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $269 $362 $319 $467.50 $659 $266 $417
3★ Residence Inn Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $221 $306 $291 $487 $614 $278 $349

January 2027

Hotel / area Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
4★ from $350 $325 $399 $512 $655 $434
3★ from $187 $173 $212 $291 $367 $204
4★ AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $350 $325 $399 $512 $655 $434
3★ La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $187 $173 $212 $291 $367 $204
3★ Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $305 $262 $323 $400 $538 $391
3★ Residence Inn Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront $269 $222 $266 $316 $427 $275

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Axel's take on Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront: #1 of 3 in Waco, Texas, 7.3/10

Stay here for the most Waco you can enjoy on foot. Downtown wins for sightseeing access, hotel quality and character, but costs more than the city median and has fewer doorstep options than its reputation suggests.

Downtown makes a short Waco visit feel connected rather than car-dependent. Austin Avenue brings independent shops and historic storefronts; the Silos, Dr Pepper Museum and riverfront give your days a natural shape. Recent local recommendations steer visitors downtown for walkable restaurants, bars and boutiques, not just Magnolia shopping.

Choose it for a first visit, a couples’ weekend or evenings without driving. The important catch is riverfront construction: the Riverwalk between Jackson Avenue and Baylor Law School is closed, with completion estimated for January 2028. Do not build your itinerary around an uninterrupted riverside walk toward Baylor. Skip downtown if quiet matters more than walking out to dinner.

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Compared with cheaper La Quinta Downtown, pricier AC Hotel buys modern styling and easy Silos walks, but adds parking and breakfast charges. Courtyard's premium is more compelling for convention attendees wanting a refreshed hotel beside their venue. Neither upgrade is essential if included basics matter most; Hotel Indigo offers generous rooms at a mid-priced rate. Typical rates with Axel here run from $144 a night at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor to $223 at AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor 8.9/10, comfortable 3-star chain hotel near Baylor and Magnolia Market. A strong Waco base that gets cleanliness, comfort and friendly service right. Why it's here: a cheaper downtown base combining dependable cleanliness, friendly staff and included breakfast and parking. Accept: outdoor rather than indoor pool; pets carry charges and restrictions. $100 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $98 a night for these dates when seen. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG 8.9/10, boutique-style mid-range hotel in downtown Waco. A strong downtown base with spacious rooms, welcoming staff and a few extra charges. Why it's here: generous rooms and welcoming service for a walkable downtown weekend without the highest rate. Accept: nightly service fee, paid breakfast; confirm renovation work has finished. $200 a night with Axel against $211 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $11 a night less (5%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown 8.9/10, modern, upscale 4-star in downtown Waco. A strong downtown pick for clean rooms, welcoming staff and walking to the Silos. Why it's here: modern rooms and easy Silos walks for couples who value contemporary styling. Accept: paid parking and breakfast, limited bathroom privacy and occasional noise. $196 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Residence Inn Waco 8.2/10, practical 3-star extended-stay hotel in downtown Waco. Roomy suites and a walkable location outweigh dated finishes, but light sleepers should think twice. Why it's here: downtown kitchen suites, including two-bedroom options, for families who need room to spread out. Accept: train horns, dated finishes, paid parking and uncertain pool availability. $131 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  5. Courtyard Waco 8.2/10, renovated, mid-range Marriott hotel in downtown Waco. A practical downtown pick with friendly staff, free parking and a refreshed look. Why it's here: a refreshed convention-center base with free parking and downtown restaurants within walking distance. Accept: breakfast costs extra; occasional noisy air conditioning. · Customer link — Open hotel details
  6. Hilton Waco 7.7/10, full-service 3-star convention hotel in downtown Waco. A convenient downtown base with helpful staff, but renovation disruption needs checking. Why it's here: a mid-priced convention base with spacious rooms, helpful staff and free parking. Accept: renovation disruption and uneven room condition; breakfast costs extra. $165 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 3, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

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EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $180 a night · non-refundable $218 a night on Expedia $38 a night less (17%) Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · 3-star, Hotel Indigo Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $200 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable $211 a night on Booking.com $11 a night less (5%) Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown · 3-star, Holiday Inn Express Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $180 a night · refundable $180 a night on Expedia same price Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · 3-star, Wyndham Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $141 a night · non-refundable $133 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Aloft Waco Downtown · 3-star, Aloft Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $145 a night · non-refundable $141 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Aloft Waco Downtown · 3-star, Aloft Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $151 a night · non-refundable $141 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hilton Waco · 3-star, Hilton Hotels Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $181 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront · 3-star, Choice Hotels Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $184 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Residence Inn Waco · 3-star, Residence Inn Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $188 a night · non-refundable $169 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco · 3-star, SpringHill Suites Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $190 a night · refundable $185 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Courtyard by Marriott Waco · 3-star, Courtyard Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $226 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown · 4-star, Marriott Hotels Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $367 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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