Garden Oaks Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Garden Oaks
Popular places to visit
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
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 lively festivals and great live music 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.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Garden Oaks
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston NW Brookhollow
"Ok to spend the night but not so great. Room entrance is passing in front of bathroom basin. This type of room design is so weird. Shower head is very old and spraying weak and uneven. Did not have good shower."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Palace Inn Blue 290 W 43rd & Bingle Rd
"Stay on the second floor. You will here the room above you when they walk around. Room was clean and. Staff was very helpful. Door didn't close properly but other than that its a good hotel. They provide tooth brushes, makeup wipes, snacks and drinks all day. Nice tough."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"This hotel is marketed as upscale and luxurious, but my experience was quite the opposite. After arriving late in the evening, around 11:45 PM, I was disappointed to find a room that felt extremely dated and in need of significant renovation. The furnishings and overall condition of the room gave ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Kozy Houston North
"Room was clean and spacious. Excellent stop to save some money outside of downtown."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"Great neighborhood. Close to everythig. But hotel too rusty, old. Need an upgrade."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Marriott Marquis Houston
"👍"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Garden Oaks
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
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 Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.
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.
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.
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.
