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
The price is ฿3,684 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,684
฿4,350 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
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 ฿3,190 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿3,190
฿3,733 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 ฿4,318 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,318
฿5,088 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,289 reviews)
"10/10!!"

Reviewed on 23 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 ฿6,557 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿6,557
฿8,609 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,731 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿4,731
฿5,535 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 ฿2,656 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,656
฿3,107 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (189 reviews)
"Very nice and staff and managements made it great. I came late a day after flight cancelled and they managed extended stay at no charge. Ended up booking an extra 3 days. Ask them if anything is an issue and they will fix it."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Grand Tuscany Hotel
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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.
Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

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.

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