Old Central Travel Guide

Galveston

A coastal cityscape at sunset with tall buildings and a beach in the foreground.
A beach with rocky shores, a pier, amusement park rides, and a Ferris wheel.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy shore, and ocean waves.
A beach with waves and a clear sky.
A sailing ship with multiple masts and sails, carrying passengers, and flying the American flag.

Stay near popular Old Central attractions

Moody Mansion Museum

9.4/10 (11 reviews)
Find out about the history of Galveston with a stop at Moody Mansion Museum. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

฿962
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

฿469
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

฿335
per adult
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum Admission

฿502
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Grand Galvez Ghost Tour Experience

Grand Galvez Ghost Tour Experience

฿1,473
per adult
Grand Galvez Ghost Tour Experience
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

฿1,038
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Old Central

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿4,455 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,455
฿5,123 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿2,798 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,798
฿3,217 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,116 reviews)
"We got locked INSIDE of our room twice and had to call the front desk for help. Our key stopped working 3 times, and we had to get replacement keys. Everything was damp, although I know that happens near the beach. There wasn’t much equipment in the gym and it was too hot in there. My socks were ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,938 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿10,938
฿13,535 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,411 reviews)
"Outdoors pool"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿1,899 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,899
฿2,184 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,213 reviews)
"Dirty rooms, dirty hotel. Inside and out of hotel dirty. Only 2 pillows on each bed and bed sheets didn't even fit the bed properly. Exposed mattress and poor quality mattress. The bedding didnt even smell clean. A cheap place to sleep but worth even worth the $85 a night. No breakfast meats at breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿3,248 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,248
฿3,735 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿6,849 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿6,849
฿7,876 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,218 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful, historic place. The pool service was poor."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Old Central

Find the best Old Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach.

A coastal road with houses and a beach.

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens.

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

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