Central Southwest Travel Guide

Houston

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, historic buildings, and a well-maintained park with a jogging path.
A large, textured sculpture resembling a prehistoric creature on a grassy hill with a clear sky and distant landscape.

Stay near popular Central Southwest attractions

Houston Sports Park

Explore the great outdoors at Houston Sports Park, a lovely green space in Houston.
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Things to do

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

฿402
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

฿1,002
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

฿736
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

฿1,504
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
The Official Houston City Tour

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

฿3,647
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

฿1,171
per adult
Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience
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Top hotels in Central Southwest

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

4.5 out of 5
6633 Travis St Houston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,688 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,688
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,040 reviews)
"I do not recommend this hotel. Parking garage is very tight, even for mid size SUVs. Went to order dinner from food counter and that took over 30 minutes. Bill was $56 for two food items and one drink. While sitting in the lobby waiting for the food, the ceiling was leaking and water dripped on my ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is ฿3,928 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,928
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,372 reviews)
"Room had no microwave and no refrigerator. The soap and toiletries are outside of the rooms. I wish I had known this before getting in the shower"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is ฿4,323 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,323
per night
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,298 reviews)
"Everyone was so nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Marriott Marquis Houston

Marriott Marquis Houston

4 out of 5
1777 Walker Street Houston TX
The price is ฿8,424 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿8,424
per night
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"Staff is not the nicest. Hotel was very clean. Pool view was very loud"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Marriott Marquis Houston
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
7118 Bertner Ave Houston TX
The price is ฿5,000 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,000
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,856 reviews)
"Nice intimate lowkey vibe"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Grand Tuscany Hotel

Grand Tuscany Hotel

4 out of 5
12801 Northwest Fwy Houston TX
The price is ฿3,292 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,292
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
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Where to stay in Central Southwest

Find the best Central Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a park with trees and people.

Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

A large, modern shopping mall with a glass ceiling and multiple levels.

The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

A cityscape with tall buildings, including a prominent one with 'Texas Children's Hospital' on it, under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

An art gallery with a minimalist design, featuring a central bench and large abstract paintings on the walls.

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.

A modern cityscape with a tram and tall buildings.
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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 Downtown Transit Center Station.

Central Southwest Travel Guide