Visit Central Southwest
Popular places to visit
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Space Center Houston
The Johnson Space Centre played a key role in twentieth century history and has become synonymous with the dream of space exploration.
Activities
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Trill On Wheels (Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour in 3rd Ward Houston)
Our pick of the best Central Southwest Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. Some strange housekeeping practices where trash (wrappers, cotton swabs, etc.) were removed from the bins and placed neatly on the bathroom counter instead of removed. Also, there was
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
The room was spotless, service was amazing, the food was delicious!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Good handicapped room, with space but needs bars to hold onto in shower, toilet has a bar but shower does not. Like the Nespresso machine in the room.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Heritage Place Houston Brookhollow
Everybody was nice and polite in the rooms were really nice walking distance to convenient store
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
The hotel was good overall, only options for shower are burning hot water or cold with no pressure. Beds are great, tv great size could use more channels.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
All was excellent !
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Southwest
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
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.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Continental Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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 Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.
