Central Southwest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, historic buildings, and a well-maintained park with a jogging path.
A large, textured sculpture resembling a prehistoric creature on a grassy hill with a clear sky and distant landscape.

Stay near popular Central Southwest attractions

Houston Sports Park

Explore the great outdoors at Houston Sports Park, a lovely green space in Houston.
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Activities

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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

NZ$136
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
The Official Houston City Tour

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

NZ$186
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
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Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

NZ$51
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

NZ$43
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Discover Houston Self Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

NZ$14
per adult
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston

Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
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Our pick of the best Central Southwest Hotel Deals

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$480 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$480
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and kind. The room was very unique and clean. The bed was perfect."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Grand Tuscany Hotel

Grand Tuscany Hotel

4 out of 5
12801 Northwest Fwy Houston TX
The price is NZ$201 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$201
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (149 reviews)
"Good bar. Pool and room not too clean."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Grand Tuscany Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$207 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$207
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,307 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Marriott Marquis Houston

Marriott Marquis Houston

4 out of 5
1777 Walker Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$587 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$587
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marriott Marquis Houston
Great Wolf Lodge Webster

Great Wolf Lodge Webster

3 out of 5
1000 Great Wolf Wy Webster TX
The price is NZ$428 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$428
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Webster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Space Center Houston and Kemah Boardwalk ...
9/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
"Excelente Hotel todo muy limpio ,el desayuno muy rico el personal muy profesional nos encantó a toda mi familia sin duda volveré se los recomiendo ."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Webster
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is NZ$279 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$279
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,230 reviews)
"It was comfortable"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Southwest

Find the best Central Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a park with trees and people.

Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

A large, modern shopping mall with a glass ceiling and multiple levels.

The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

A cityscape with tall buildings, including a prominent one with 'Texas Children's Hospital' on it, under a partly cloudy sky.

Texas Medical Center

Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

An art gallery with a minimalist design, featuring a central bench and large abstract paintings on the walls.

Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.

A modern cityscape with a tram and tall buildings.
Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

Houston Central Business District

If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Downtown Transit Center Station.

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