Uptown Travel Guide

Houston

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Stay near popular Uptown attractions

A large, modern shopping mall with a glass ceiling and multiple levels.

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

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

฿402
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

฿1,002
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

฿736
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
The Official Houston City Tour

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

฿3,647
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

฿1,171
per adult
Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience
Discover Houston Self Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

฿38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
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Top hotels in 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,606 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿4,606
฿5,427 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (4,320 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria

Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria

4 out of 5
2626 Sage Road Houston TX
The price is ฿5,348 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿5,348
฿6,296 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,420 reviews)
"It’s a little overrated for the price is was packed due to work cup game, the pool hasn’t been touched in a long time just one decent bar/restaurant/coffee in lobby , good location"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
Omni Houston Hotel

Omni Houston Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Riverway Houston TX
The price is ฿5,685 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿5,685
฿6,751 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4 out of 5
2222 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is ฿4,843 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,843
฿5,667 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

5 out of 5
1600 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is ฿18,297 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿18,297
฿21,408 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
Hyatt Place Houston/Galleria

Hyatt Place Houston/Galleria

3 out of 5
5252 W. Alabama Houston TX
The price is ฿3,606 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,606
฿4,241 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,565 reviews)
"Great location and everything went well, always a reliable place to stay."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Houston/Galleria
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Where to stay in Uptown

Find the best 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.

A large, modern shopping mall with a glass ceiling and multiple levels.

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 tall buildings, including a prominent one with 'Texas Children's Hospital' on it, under a partly cloudy sky.

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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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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