Greater Uptown Travel Guide

Houston

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Stay near popular Greater Uptown attractions

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The Galleria

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Galleria during your stay in Houston. While in this vibrant area, find time to visit its shops.
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Things to do

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

฿1,000
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

฿401
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

฿501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

฿735
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes

Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes

฿1,502
per adult
Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

฿1,334
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
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Top hotels in Greater Uptown

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 ฿4,133 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,133
฿4,870 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (4,587 reviews)
"It was clean for the most part, we had a balcony room you can tell that area isn’t maintained well. Didn’t visit the amenities so I’m unsure about those , but the hotel is in a good area and accessible to a lot of things."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4 out of 5
2222 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is ฿4,834 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,834
฿5,655 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,332 reviews)
"Very nice place, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Hyatt Place Houston/Galleria

Hyatt Place Houston/Galleria

3 out of 5
5252 W. Alabama Houston TX
The price is ฿3,834 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,834
฿4,508 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,654 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Houston/Galleria
The Chifley Houston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Chifley Houston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2400 West Loop S Houston TX
The price is ฿4,652 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿4,652
฿5,443 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
The Chifley Houston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Houston Marriott Uptown by the Galleria

Houston Marriott Uptown by the Galleria

4 out of 5
1750 West Loop S Houston TX
The price is ฿4,270 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,270
฿5,078 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Houston Marriott Uptown by the Galleria
Omni Houston Hotel

Omni Houston Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Riverway Houston TX
The price is ฿6,680 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿6,680
฿7,933 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Omni Houston Hotel
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Where to stay in Greater Uptown

Find the best Greater Uptown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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