East Downtown Houston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular East Downtown Houston attractions

Shell Energy Stadium

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
Catch an event at Shell Energy Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

NZ$52
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
The Official Houston City Tour

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

NZ$173
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
HOP ON- HOP OFF

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

NZ$70
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

NZ$70
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes

Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes

NZ$61
per adult
Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes
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Our pick of the best East Downtown Houston Hotel Deals

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$264 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$264
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$603 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$603
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"I had expected for the price, a very high end room. Room itself was ok, just the moldy smell. The staff was amazing!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St Houston TX
The price is NZ$282 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$282
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Whitehall Houston
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$187 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$187
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (4,509 reviews)
"Corridors and my room had shabby carpet, which has seen better days. My bed was comfortable and clean as was the bathroom. The hair dryer was the dirty I had to scrub it with micellar water and soap before I could begin to think about using it. The staff were all super helpful and polite. The lobby ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Hyatt Regency Houston West

Hyatt Regency Houston West

3.5 out of 5
13210 Katy Fwy Houston TX
The price is NZ$206 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$206
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,674 reviews)
"Front staff was very friendly, and room is clean"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency Houston West
Grand Tuscany Hotel

Grand Tuscany Hotel

4 out of 5
12801 Northwest Fwy Houston TX
The price is NZ$195 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$195
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (352 reviews)
"No opinions about the hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Grand Tuscany Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in East Downtown Houston

Find the best East Downtown Houston areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about East Downtown Houston
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Downtown Houston

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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