El Lago Travel Guide
Houston
Popular places to visit
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Rockets Basketball Game at Toyota Center
Top hotels in El Lago
South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
Did not interact with staff aside from when checking in. The rooms/bathrooms were very outdated. The view was amazing.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center Hotel
Yes !!!!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Quality Suites Houston Hobby Airport
We were very pleased.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Cleanliness, friendly staff, comfortable room
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Candlewood Suites Hotel Texas City by IHG
Friendly staff and easy check in and out.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
The staff was very polite, our room was clean and comfy, and it was a good night’s sleep.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Lago
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Fertitta Center or TDECU Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
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.
