Greater Fifth Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Saint Arnold Brewery
You can find out about the history of Houston with a trip to Saint Arnold Brewery. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Saint Arnold Brewing Company during your travels to Houston. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
If MD Anderson Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Activities
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Our pick of the best Greater Fifth Ward Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
I loved the elevator and I’m usually scared of elevators, but there’s beautiful
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Great location, nice and spacious room, good restaurant on-site and clean. They have a shuttle that will take you around the local area (within 3 miles) too, which helped me save some Lyft fare. I would come back!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The Whitehall Houston
I travel often for business and leisure, and this was one of the most disappointing stays I’ve experienced. We booked based on price, amenities, and reviews, while attending an event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, about 1.4 miles away. Check-in was quick but cold and unprofessional. The ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Let’s start with the good: great location, and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. Now, the rest. My room was so small I’m pretty sure it was designed for a cat. At 1 AM, while the spotlights from outside blasted right into the room like I was about to be interrogated, the mini-fridge started ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater Fifth Ward
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.
East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.
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.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
