South Central Houston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Central Houston
Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
Home to more than 6,000 creatures from around the world, the Houston Zoo is the perfect place to get to know the animals and learn about their daily life.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Lose yourself in the world of art as you make your way round the hundreds of galleries housing masterpieces from across the Globe.
Activities
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Trill On Wheels (Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour in 3rd Ward Houston)
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Brunch & Beats - Hip-Hop Party Bike Brunch Tour
Our pick of the best South Central Houston Hotel Deals
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Check South Central Houston hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Houston Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston 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.
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 Main Street Square Station.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.
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.
Are there hotels near South Central Houston?
- Downtown Houston Hotels
- Texas Medical Center Hotels
- Montrose Hotels
- Houston Central Business District Hotels
- Southeast Houston Hotels
- Northside Hotels
- Midtown Hotels
- Houston Museum District Hotels
- Astrodome Hotels
- Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby Hotels
- East Downtown Houston Hotels
- Braeswood Place Hotels
- West University Place Hotels
- Fourth Ward Hotels
- Greater Fifth Ward Hotels
- OST - South Union Hotels
- Riverside Terrace Hotels