Uptown Travel Guide

Houston

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a highway, and residential areas.
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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
The price is ฿4,309 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,309
฿5,077 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (4,313 reviews)
"The sofa bed and dining room chairs are stained and look dirty. They need to be replaced. The mattress for the sofa bed is very thin and uncomfortable. Need to be replaced or provide a mattress topper for it. For the price of the rooms/suites, breakfast and self parking should be included."

Reviewed on 27 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 ฿4,825 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,825
฿5,684 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,429 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. I would definitely recommend and would stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
Omni Houston Hotel

Omni Houston Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Riverway Houston TX
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,695 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿5,695
฿6,763 total
31 Jul - 1 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"pool was great but not alot of shade"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Omni Houston Hotel
The Westin Galleria Houston

The Westin Galleria Houston

4.5 out of 5
5060 W Alabama St Houston TX
The price is ฿6,173 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,173
฿8,296 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent service & prime location"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

The Westin Galleria Houston
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4 out of 5
2222 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is ฿4,852 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,852
฿5,677 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,140 reviews)
"We stoped at Royal sonesta for the second time. Very good location. Great personnel very helpful. Will come back for sure"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

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 ฿19,408 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿19,408
฿22,707 total
10 Aug - 11 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
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Where to stay in Uptown

Find the best Uptown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a park with trees and people.

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.

An art gallery with a minimalist design, featuring a central bench and large abstract paintings on the walls.

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.
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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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