El Lago Travel Guide
Houston
Popular places to visit
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Top hotels in El Lago
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Great customer service and very professional staff. Very convenient area to site see and get to the airport in a timely manner
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
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Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
We stay here every year, its a very nice hotel
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Platinum Inn & Suites Webster
Amazing room, shower and bath tub was good, staff was super friendly. Older hotel needing some updates and the hot tub was not working, chose that hotel for the hot tub. Was a little sad was offered a discounted price for not having a hotel, t.v didnt work at first but maintance main came and fixed ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
I enjoyed my stay. It was almost perfect for what I needed. However, they have laundry facilities that require quarters, but fo not have a change machine & could not provide change at the front desk. I had to walk to several surrounding stores to get the $5 in quarters I needed because some of the ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Hobby Airport
Very professional and helpful front desk. The room very clean. The breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Lago
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Continental Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
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 Main Street Square Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club 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.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
