Old Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape at sunset with tall buildings and a beach in the foreground.
A beach with rocky shores, a pier, amusement park rides, and a Ferris wheel.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy shore, and ocean waves.
A beach with waves and a clear sky.
A sailing ship with multiple masts and sails, carrying passengers, and flying the American flag.

Stay near popular Old Central attractions

Moody Mansion Museum

9.4/10 (11 reviews)
Find out about the history of Galveston with a stop at Moody Mansion Museum. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Activities

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

NZ$28
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$24
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Self-Guided Galveston Ghost Audio Tour

Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)

NZ$9
per adult
Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

NZ$54
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Segway Galveston Ghost tour

Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour

NZ$131
per adult
Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

NZ$47
per adult
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Central Hotel Deals

Carr Mansion

Carr Mansion

4 out of 5
1103 33rd St Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$504 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$504
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Port ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"A great experience!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Carr Mansion
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$258 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$258
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$123 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$123
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,202 reviews)
"All around the pool was covered with bird poop and feathers. The rooms were horrible, dirty and old. The elevator acted like it was about to break apart and fall. on the plus side. The staff were very friendly and helpful as best they could and they actually had a real breakfast. They did a catfish ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$153 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$153
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (392 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$554 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$554
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$111 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$111
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,253 reviews)
"The lobby was clean and nicely decorated. The check-in person was very nice, even called my cell phone to let me know we left our water bottles at the front desk. Very nice! The hallways were dirty, the door on the room was vey hard to open due to being unbalanced. The room had recently been updated ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Central

Find the best Old Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
Open Photo by Jennie Dominicci

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach.

A coastal road with houses and a beach.

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

Old Central Travel Guide

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