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 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
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

฿1,038
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

฿837
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Self-Guided Audio Ghost Tour

Galveston Ghost Tour

฿268
per adult
Galveston 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 ฿4,384 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,384
฿5,042 total
16 Aug - 17 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
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿12,107 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿12,107
฿14,893 total
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference 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 ฿3,038 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,038
฿3,494 total
16 Aug - 17 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"It was clean, but it was outdated. People kept on knocking on my door it was noisy."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿2,233 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,233
฿2,568 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (3,169 reviews)
"This is ghetto lol but for the price I should not complain. Hehehe The air conditioner was busted, beds felt went because of humidity. Flors literally wet. On my third day there was an incident police and everything. I believe someone broke a car window and stole items. I don’t know. The front desk ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 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 ฿4,013 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿4,013
฿4,615 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (285 reviews)
"Breakfast was terrible!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn

3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard Galveston TX
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,263 reviews)
"Loved everything"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

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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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