South Central Houston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Taken from the back parking garage.
Taken along bike trail.
Random structure in the museum district.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best South Central Houston Hotel Deals

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

4.5 out of 5
6633 Travis St Houston TX
The price is NZ$170 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$170
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,830 reviews)
Clean room, attentive and friendly staff, good resources

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,895 reviews)
Compared to Memorial District, the Museum District was up to par in terms of the art & area. Will definitely stay here again if I am in the area.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

4 out of 5
1709 DRYDEN ROAD Houston TX
The price is NZ$246 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$246
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,091 reviews)
Great a were great. Clean room. Restaurant service good and good food

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown

Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown

2 out of 5
2510 Hamilton St Houston TX
The price is NZ$157 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$157
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Toyota Center and NRG Stadium are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
Very clean quiet and comfortable bed

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
InterContinental Houston by IHG

InterContinental Houston by IHG

4 out of 5
6750 Main St Houston TX
The price is NZ$356 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$356
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean room & responsive staff!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

InterContinental Houston by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
6800 Main Street Houston TX
The price is NZ$178 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$178
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
Loved it

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston

Historic area of Houston.

Greater Third Ward

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex 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.

Greater Third Ward
Phoenix midtown skyline with a Saguaro Cactus and other desert scenery in the foreground.

Midtown

Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.

Midtown
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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.

East Downtown Houston
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Museum District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U Station to see more of the city.

Museum District
Taken from the parking garage.

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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.

Houston Central Business District
Discovery Green which includes a high-rise building, a square or plaza and a city

Houston Convention District

If you're looking for things to see and do in Houston Convention District, ample dining options and great live music are highlights. You might also check out Kinder Lake while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Convention District Station to get around town.

Houston Convention District


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