Greater Uptown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Greater Uptown attractions

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The Galleria

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Galleria during your stay in Houston. While in this vibrant area, find time to visit its shops.
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Activities

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Discover Houston Self Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

NZ$2
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
The Official Houston City Tour

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

NZ$192
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$79
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

NZ$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

NZ$62
per adult
Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience
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Our pick of the best Greater Uptown 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$246 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$246
30 July - 31 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! (4,297 reviews)
"Love staying here in the king suite with balcony the view is amazing at night. The bar is great has great house drinks. Pool is fantastic this hotel is really located in the perfect spot surrounding everything and anything you wanna do it’s close by"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria

Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria

4 out of 5
2626 Sage Road Houston TX
The price is NZ$300 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$300
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
Omni Houston Hotel

Omni Houston Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Riverway Houston TX
The price is NZ$343 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$343
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Omni Houston Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4 out of 5
2222 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is NZ$288 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$288
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,130 reviews)
"Toilet overflow(old American Standard), and Front desk claimed freebies which wasnt true"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
The Westin Galleria Houston

The Westin Galleria Houston

4.5 out of 5
5060 W Alabama St Houston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$405 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$405
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
The Westin Galleria Houston
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

5 out of 5
1600 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is NZ$991 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$991
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
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Our guide on where to stay in Greater Uptown

Find the best Greater Uptown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

Greater Uptown Travel Guide

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