East Downtown Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Shell Energy Stadium
Catch an event at Shell Energy Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Top hotels in East Downtown Houston
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great location and rooms
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Woow
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Great location, wonderful staff, and always down to accommodate
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The only complaint we had was our AC was not functioning the best, however, it was July in Houston...lol
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
The room was clean and fresh.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
I didn’t have any breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Downtown Houston
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 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.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like TDECU Stadium or Eldorado Ballroom and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
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.
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.
