Southeast Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Texas Southern University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas Southern University during your travels in Houston. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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 entertainment choices and great live music.
Texas Children's Hospital
If Texas Children's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Things to do
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
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Top hotels in Southeast Houston
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Excellent bed, clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Quality Suites Houston Hobby Airport
Great location and room was big and nice and clean.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center Hotel
0/10!!!! The housekeeper staff stole all my expensive jewelry while I left to go have surgery. Management was so useless and rude when I brought it to their attention. Called the police and file a report, I am taking this up all the way to corporate. It is a big shame.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Cleanliness, friendly staff, comfortable room
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
TX hospitality is HUGE and BWPHAI&S out did themselves from the welcome refreshments, to friendly and helpful staff to a huge, clean and beautiful room all close to the airport for an early morning drop off! Def coming back here when we are in the area!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Park Place
a houston favorite ! super clean rooms , friendly staff , quick and easy check - in , excellent parking . 10 / 10 stay from us !
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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 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.
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.
