Southeast Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
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 lively festivals and entertainment choices.
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.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
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.
Things to do
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Top hotels in Southeast Houston
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
The room was very clean and the staff was friendly. I wish there was a microwave in the room and the bathroom could’ve been larger but other than that my stay was wonderful.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Excellent breakfast and bar
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
The breakfast was amazing. It was not included but it was very good. Sandra at the restaurant was very helpful, very knowledgeable, very kind.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center Hotel
Very friendly staff and clean rooms. The only negative feedback was that our TV did not work for most of the duration of our week long stay. :(
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Quality Suites Houston Hobby Airport
I made this reservation for my sister. She said that the hotel was very nice and her room was large and comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
Clean and good beds.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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.
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 Midtown Arts and Theater Center 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 M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
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 Main Street Square Station.
