Southgate Travel Guide
Houston
Popular places to visit

George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.

Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Southgate

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
This hotel was comfortable and reasonably priced for the area. I’d stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great location and rooms
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Excelente
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Nice room- thought it would be fancier. The bathrooms were really nice! When we got back from out event there was a charcuterie board waiting for us. Loved that suprise!!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
We had a perfect time for our parents weekend visiting our son at college!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
VERY GOOD PLACE TO STAY.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate

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.

Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.

Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.

South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Continental Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.

River Oaks
Gardens and monuments are just a few things travellers like about River Oaks. A stop by River Oaks Country Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club 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.