Greater Uptown Travel Guide
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Visit Greater Uptown
Stay near popular Greater Uptown attractions
Things to do

Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Viral Drip Bear Painting w/ RnB & Hip Hop Tunes
Top hotels in Greater Uptown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"cookies"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

Hyatt Place Houston/Galleria
"Very clean and breakfast is good"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

The Chifley Houston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Clean and modern room. On site restaurant has great happy hour specials and food was delicious. Great customer service and special amenities available upon request (slippers, toothbrush, etc). Front desk concierge available 24/7. Walking distance to galleria area, shopping and restaurants. Only negative ..."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Houston Marriott Uptown by the Galleria
"Very nice stay and accommodations. Staff was very good."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Omni Houston Hotel
"This has been our go to hotel when staying in Houston. They are going thru a remodeling and wasn't advised, stay away until they are finished. Housekeeping was hit and miss, missed all towels one day. Great coffee in the morning!"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Greater Uptown

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.

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.

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.























