University Place Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Main Street Theater - Rice Village
You can get tickets for a performance at Main Street Theater - Rice Village on your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Houston Contemporary Arts Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Houston Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Rice Stadium
Catch an event at Rice Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Cullen Sculpture Garden
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cullen Sculpture Garden in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Enjoy an outing to James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape during your stay in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in University Place
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
None
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Room was available and clean
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Parking awful
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Rooms were clean, staff was friendly and helpful, fitness room ha a pretty good amount of machines and free weights. The complimentary cookies were delicious!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Didn't give us the room we reserved and got stuck with a king bed for family of four because they were all out of rooms with 2 queens.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Blossom Hotel is absolutely amazing. The staff was friendly, the room was gorgeous and the lobby is beautiful. Every area of the hotel was clean. The breakfast was delicious. I stayed for one night and hated that my stay couldn’t be longer. I will definitely stay at The Blossom when I am in Houston ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Place
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 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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
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.
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, Houston Fire Museum 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.
