South Central Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Houston Methodist Hospital
If Houston Methodist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Ashley is the best, she offered us a list of things to do like locals
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
I rated this hotel low because there is a thief amongst their cleaning staff. I checked in on 3/6 for the rodeo I placed my LV shades on the desk because we would be gone for the day and they weren't needed. 3/7 I didn't wear my shades because of overcast and just kept my prescription glasses on ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
Great value. Parking available right outside my room. The motel manager is very courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Downtown
What a complete trash hole! The water didn't work for 2 days which means the toilet didn't work for 2 days. When the water did it was brown. To not have a toilet working is completely disgraceful. Crack heads wandering the parking lot. The management are a-holes. I got charged when I booked my stay ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Great
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
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.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum 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.
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.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U Station to see more of the city.
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 Downtown Transit Center 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.
