University Place Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Main Street Theater - Rice Village
You can get tickets for a performance at Main Street Theater - Rice Village on your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Houston Contemporary Arts Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Houston Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Rice Stadium
Catch an event at Rice Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Enjoy an outing to James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape during your stay in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event.
Cullen Sculpture Garden
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cullen Sculpture Garden in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in University Place
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
The room was large and very clean. All of the staff were professional and friendly. I will stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
The room #840 was not up to the level of this high end Hotel! I would have had a nicer room at a local name brand hotel. The valet was great, front desk was nice but did not seem to mind putting us in this room. The Monarch had great staff and drinks were great! The hotel is great other than the ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
had a glitch @ check in where no rooms were clean. the two wonderful ladies working check in were spot on and were able to get the situation corrected in a timely fashion.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Great hotel located downtown close to all west Dallas for easy access to midtown. Breakfast is delicious and the supper is great too with wonderful room service. The staff is warm and welcoming. The room was nice and clean and made a cozy one day stay.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Place
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.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U 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.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
River Oaks
Gardens and monuments are just a few things travellers like about River Oaks. A stop by River Oaks Country Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
