Southeast Houston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southeast Houston
Popular places to visit
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries 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 theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Hermann Park
With golf, fishing and beautiful gardens, an afternoon spent in Hermann Park is the perfect tonic for a stressful day in the city.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Our pick of the best Southeast Houston Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Hotel Park Place
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Houston
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Continental Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
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.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club 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.
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.
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.
Are there hotels near Southeast Houston?
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- South Central Houston Hotels
- Houston Museum District Hotels
- Astrodome Hotels
- East Downtown Houston Hotels
- Braeswood Place Hotels
- OST - South Union Hotels
- Riverside Terrace Hotels
- Park Place Hotels