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

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
3.0 star property
Brazos, 5.1 km from Heart of Texas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,778 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
James
The price is ₩105,651
₩123,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a dining space.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco
3.0 star property
Cesar Chavez, 4.7 km from Heart of Texas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was clean and close to everything"
United States
Mary
The price is ₩134,932
₩158,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco
Pool

3. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
4.0 star property
Brazos, 5 km from Heart of Texas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (695 reviews)
"So close to Baylor and many fun restaurants."
United States
Felicia
The price is ₩163,279
₩192,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large illuminated canopy and a prominent 'HOTELS' sign.

4. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown
3.0 star property
Brazos, 5 km from Heart of Texas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Conveniently located very clean very friendly Staff"
United States
Rickey
The price is ₩106,585
₩125,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown
A fire pit with chairs around it, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Courtyard by Marriott Waco
3.0 star property
Brazos, 5.4 km from Heart of Texas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"1"
United States
Kimmie L.
The price is ₩184,890
₩220,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Courtyard by Marriott Waco
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

6. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area
2.5 star property
Alta Vista, 5.1 km from Heart of Texas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the our room and the hotel was very clean. Very pleased with our stay."
United States
Deanna V
The price is ₩105,865
₩121,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area
A landscaped garden with a water feature, large rocks, and a wooden pergola.

7. Hilton Waco

Hilton Waco
3.5 star property
Brazos, 5.4 km from Heart of Texas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Always enjoy our stay at Hilton Waco - love that they decorate for Baylor festivities!"
United States
Kelly
The price is ₩162,986
₩197,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hilton Waco
A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, a central vase, and a painting of a building.

8. Hyatt Place Waco

Hyatt Place Waco
3.0 star property
Kendrick, 4.9 km from Heart of Texas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,365 reviews)
"Clean room comfortable bed. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good."
United States
Karen
The price is ₩112,054
₩131,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hyatt Place Waco
A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a covered patio with a view of the city skyline.

9. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG
3.5 star property
Brazos, 5.6 km from Heart of Texas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Sylvia
The price is ₩166,748
₩208,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an aquarium.

10. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway
3.0 star property
Woodway, 4.7 km from Heart of Texas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Extremely clean and comfortable! My kids loved the aquarium in the lobby. Lots of great breakfast options!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is ₩134,932
₩155,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway
A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a television.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South
3.0 star property
Woodway, 3.7 km from Heart of Texas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"I would recommend this hotel to family and friends."
United States
Theodore
The price is ₩117,657
₩135,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

12. Element by Marriott Waco

Element by Marriott Waco
3.0 star property
Alta Vista, 5.3 km from Heart of Texas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Perfect hotel love"
United States
Axel
The price is ₩166,881
₩195,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Element by Marriott Waco
A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
6 km from Heart of Texas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (438 reviews)
"Would definitely stay here again if in Waco. Very nice hotel."
United States
Philip
The price is ₩140,068
₩170,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a grand piano, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

14. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Heart of Texas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (656 reviews)
"It was a very clean and nice stay."
United States
Xjiani
The price is ₩166,881
₩209,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

15. Tru By Hilton Waco South, TX

Tru By Hilton Waco South, TX
2.5 star property
Kendrick, 5.1 km from Heart of Texas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Leslie
The price is ₩103,183
₩121,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Tru By Hilton Waco South, TX
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass coffee table, a star-patterned floor, and a staircase.

16. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

Quality Inn & Suites, Near University
2.5 star property
Kendrick, 4.4 km from Heart of Texas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The room and bedding were clean and comfortable."
United States
Greg
The price is ₩95,806
₩110,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Quality Inn & Suites, Near University
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window with patterned curtains.

17. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2.5 star property
Carver, 8.3 km from Heart of Texas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,744 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Bobbie-Jo
The price is ₩93,645
₩117,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Private kitchen

18. stayAPT Suites Waco

stayAPT Suites Waco
3.5 star property
Kendrick, 5.1 km from Heart of Texas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (232 reviews)
"Loved it here!"
United States
Christine
The price is ₩198,763
₩233,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
stayAPT Suites Waco
A hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

19. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels
4.0 star property
Kendrick, 5.4 km from Heart of Texas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (405 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the lady at the front desk was very helpful."
United States
Rebecca
The price is ₩128,129
₩150,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a large window.

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco
3.5 star property
Brazos, 5.8 km from Heart of Texas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
United States
Denise
The price is ₩163,172
₩191,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco
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Compare popular hotels in Heart of Texas

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent sign.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,778 reviews
View
A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
438 reviews
View
A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a covered patio with a view of the city skyline.
Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Pool
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
695 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a grand piano, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
656 reviews
View

Where to stay in Heart of Texas

Find the best Heart of Texas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime view of McLane Stadium with its distinctive blue lighting and a bridge in the foreground.
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Brazos

While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

A large body of water with a small island surrounded by greenery.

Woodway

Woodway is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Carleen Bright Arboretum, a top place to visit in the area.

A river flowing through a green landscape with dense trees on both sides.

Bellmead

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bellmead. You might consider a stop by Marlin Branch while you're exploring the neighborhood.

A river with a bridge, a large building, and a stadium.

Baylor

While visiting Baylor, you might make a stop by sights like Ferrell Center and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.

An aerial view of a city with a river, bridges, and various buildings.

Cesar Chavez

When in Cesar Chavez, you can plan a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Heart of Texas Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

10/10 Excellent
"Perfectly operated hotel, in all ways. Very well maintained, clean, quiet, great bed, great shower, and quiet. 2 minute walk to a MOD Pizza for dinner, and as good a complementary hot breakfast as commonly available."
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Heart of Texas?
Travelers to the Heart of Texas neighborhood in Waco will be sure to enjoy their stay.
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If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Heart of Texas, will I receive a refund?
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What are the top things to see and do in Heart of Texas?
Bowlero Waco, Lake Waco, and Cameron Park Zoo are just a few of the places to visit in and around Heart of Texas. When you're sightseeing around the area, Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum are a couple of other sights to visit.