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 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.
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.
Hermann Park
This expansive green space in the heart of the city offers places for exercising and relaxing, as well as a zoo and the Museum of Natural Science.
TDECU Stadium
Catch an event at TDECU Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Top hotels in Southeast Houston
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
Very nice
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Excellent service. Probably the best I’ve experience in any hotel in the past couple of years. The staff was going above and beyond to make the stay enjoyable!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Amazing hotel! Great location, staff and free shuttle!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Studio 6 Houston, TX – Pearland/Medical Center
Everything was great. The property is new and everything is clean and updated. Its very comfortable, safe, and nicely locate. Definitely several steps above your typical extended stay properties. The staff is also very friendly.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl
Great place to stay when you have someone in the hospital.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
breakfast vary very poor. boring limited items on menu. buffet not great, eg scrambled eggs too runny and tasteless
Reviewed on 7 May 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 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 Continental Club or Children's Museum of Houston 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.
