University Place Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
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 art galleries or attend a sporting event.
Cullen Sculpture Garden
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cullen Sculpture Garden in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium 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 University Place
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
"Just heavenly. Extremely upscale, accommodating, and local. You may see famous people or professional athletes here, I did."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
"The hotel was very clean and updated. The staff was very accommodating and attentive. My husband had a surgery at MDAnderaon nearby, so the location was great for me to go back and forth to the hospital and the hotel shuttle service was very convenient to get me to the hospital and back to the hotel. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Definitely will return"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"We love staying at this Zaza for Houston museums, zoo, and Hermann park visits. Price is elevated, but the quality of stay is top notch. Very spacious room at standard rate. Turndown service with a Moon Pie or chocolate, and a bottle of water. Over the span of a couple of days, we had an excellent ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"The room was smaller than I originally thought, but functional and clean! I would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"Hotel was excellent!! We had an early flight and we were allowed to check in early and get rest. The concierge host was great and very understanding of how tired we were. I just wish I would’ve got her name. Beds fluffy and comfy, shower water pressure was great and our rooms were very clean. I 100% ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 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 Arena, 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.
