Old Central Travel Guide

Galveston

A coastal cityscape at sunset with tall buildings and a beach in the foreground.
A beach with rocky shores, a pier, amusement park rides, and a Ferris wheel.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy shore, and ocean waves.
A beach with waves and a clear sky.
A sailing ship with multiple masts and sails, carrying passengers, and flying the American flag.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Old Central

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 ฿4,713 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,713
฿5,420 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿12,146 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿12,146
฿14,941 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,393 reviews)
"Room had a humid odor not a pleasant walk in, staff at the pool bar not attentive to my orders, outdoor pool area around the pool chairs close to water was dirty with bird poop, I stayed at the hotel many times and was satisfied this time around I can’t say that! I would like to receive a considerable ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿3,048 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,048
฿3,505 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,033 reviews)
"A shower stopped up, called for help for a maintenance and they never came so we couldn’t shower the last day"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿2,148 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,148
฿2,471 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
Galveston Beach Hotel
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ฿3,986 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿3,986
฿4,583 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (290 reviews)
"Excelent everything"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn

3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard Galveston TX
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,266 reviews)
"It’s not the fanciest but but the breakfast is great . It’s nice to have the restraint right there . The pool is nice . Every one is really nice"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Gaido's Seaside Inn
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Where to stay in Old Central

Find the best Old Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach.

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens.

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.

Midtown

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

Sea Isle

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



Old Central Travel Guide