Southeast Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
MD Anderson Cancer Center
If MD Anderson Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Houston Methodist Hospital
If Houston Methodist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Texas Southern University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas Southern University during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Southeast Houston
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Clean Room,Very friendly staff, and close proximity to site of meeting in Texas Medical Center
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
Safe parking, plenty of towels, clean room, new TV with a working remote and on-screen guide, quiet property
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center Hotel
Clean, modern, and friendly staff. Located near restaurants and easy access to highway.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Quality Suites Houston Hobby Airport
Room Service was not done in two days. Continental breakfast could do a little bit more
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl
Staff was friendly!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport
You pay for parking on an app You pay for breakfast which was bland It says 4 star hotel but no microwave in room Shower was extra hot Bed was super soft
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Houston
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.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Texas Medical Center
Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
