Near West End Travel Guide

Galveston

A coastal road with houses and a beach.
A castle-like entrance with a sign reading "SCHLITTERBAHN GALVESTON ISLAND".
A pirate ship-themed water slide with a netted entrance and a wooden ship design.
A sign for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark.
A wooden sign with 'SCHLITTERBAHN' written on it, a stone wall, and two red flags on top of a conical structure.

Stay near popular Near West End attractions

A nighttime view of a waterfront with illuminated structures and a foggy atmosphere.

Moody Gardens

8.8/10 (3,930 reviews)
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
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Things to do

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

฿459
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

฿1,056
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
In-Depth Tour of The League-Kempner House Restoration

Galveston - The League-Kempner House Restoration In-Depth Tour

฿656
per adult
Galveston - The League-Kempner House Restoration In-Depth Tour
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

฿328
per adult
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game

Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game

฿2,130
per adult
Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game
The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum Admission

฿492
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
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Top hotels in Near West End

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿3,936 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,936
฿4,527 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿1,860 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿1,860
฿2,139 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,331 reviews)
"What I didn’t like about the property is that, it was to far away from the other properties. I also didn’t like that there were no light poles on the seawall sidewalk ( not well lit). It was black dark… so that made the hotel ratings go down… another than that I give the hotel a 4 stars"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

2.5 out of 5
2826 63rd St Galveston TX
The price is ฿2,142 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,142
฿2,463 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8628 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿2,644 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,644
฿3,041 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews)
"Pest issues. Without fan it took a lot of time for cooling to take effect"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG
Inn at The Waterpark

Inn at The Waterpark

2 out of 5
2525 Jones Dr Galveston TX
The price is ฿2,618 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,618
฿3,010 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,088 reviews)
"It was really big well cleaned, the put out was so much fun! the pool was HUGE great stay 10/10"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Inn at The Waterpark
The Residency Inn

The Residency Inn

2 out of 5
6107 Broadway st. Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,041 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿1,041
฿1,197 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
5/10 (1,028 reviews)
"I don’t want to add to the negativity, but I should have paid more attention to the reviews. I chose this place for its value but significantly underestimated the level of neglect when it comes to cleanliness. The central location is great, and the staff was helpful, but the cleanliness was a major ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

The Residency Inn
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Where to stay in Near West End

Find the best Near West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

A beach with people, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Pirates Beach

If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Near West End Travel Guide