University Place Travel Guide

Houston

A large brick building with a central archway, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A statue of William Marsh Rice with a plaque, set in a landscaped area with a building in the background.
A golden crown with intricate designs and jewels.
A detailed stone sarcophagus with carvings of warriors and horses.
An art gallery with wooden floors and walls, featuring several framed paintings.

Stay near popular University Place attractions

A large historic building with a red roof and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a clear blue sky.

Rice University

8.6/10 (1,772 reviews)
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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Things to do

Houston CityPASS: Admission to Top 5 Houston Attractions

Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions

฿2,738
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
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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Top hotels in University Place

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

4.5 out of 5
6633 Travis St Houston TX
The price is ฿2,814 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,814
฿3,332 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
InterContinental Houston by IHG

InterContinental Houston by IHG

4 out of 5
6750 Main St Houston TX
The price is ฿5,438 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,438
฿7,038 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent from top to bottom. Great restaurant!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

InterContinental Houston by IHG
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is ฿3,006 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,006
฿3,517 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St Houston TX
The price is ฿4,692 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,692
฿5,490 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Whitehall Houston
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 ฿3,957 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,957
฿4,662 total
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
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 ฿4,357 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,357
฿5,098 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
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Where to stay in University Place

Find the best University Place areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bridge with the words "Welcome to Downtown Houston" and a star emblem.

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.

A tall, modern building with a unique, vertical design, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A cityscape with dense high-rise buildings, a river, and surrounding greenery.

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.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a river flowing through a park.

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.

A modern cityscape with a tram and tall buildings.
Photo by George Zimzores
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.

University Place Travel Guide