Title: Central Southwest Travel Guide: Best of Central Southwest, Houston Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Southwest-Hotels.d553248635976395516.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Houston](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Houston.d178265.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Houston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Houston.d178265.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Southwest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Southwest.d553248635976395516.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Southwest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Southwest.d553248635976395516.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Southwest Travel Guide ## Houston ![So many cool sculptures here!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/7a0c5886-5fe2-48eb-952b-fd1b37efad35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![So many cool sculptures here!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/7a0c5886-5fe2-48eb-952b-fd1b37efad35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Southwest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Houston travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston.dx178265) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Texans Vs Bears ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/e9e0c365-cf4d-4e4b-b714-f9dd65c34baf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### NRG Stadium Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/NRG-Stadium-Astrodome.d553248635929331916.Attraction) ![NFL Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/79f85336-9389-4f19-a086-bdba1925534e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### George R. Brown Convention Center During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/George-R-Brown-Convention-Center-Downtown-Houston.d501247.Attraction) ![Houston_MinuteMaidPark_6034772_1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034772/6d7d1cbe-28b6-4078-86cd-2bb274c4f722.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daikin Park Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minute-Maid-Park-Houston.d6034772.Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501253/9f806038-e019-4ef0-8e59-8c564c0cb29c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### NASA Johnson Space Center After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/NASA-Johnson-Space-Center-Nassau-Bay.d501253.Attraction) ![At the main entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/00b4e1ca-e78a-46ba-93de-a793739a6117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Toyota Center Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Toyota-Center-Downtown-Houston.d6082241.Attraction) ![Space Center Houston which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163111/0a492b74-6d09-47ca-8bcb-439f43fd5709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Space Center Houston This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Space-Center-Houston-Nassau-Bay.d6163111.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Official Houston City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1341307/9a4763b5-bf47-4baf-83ab-9ef099515a0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour £80 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nasas-space-center-admission-plus-houston-city-tour.a1341307.activity-details) ![Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46150646/bfc34474-c86f-4151-a485-5cc63efe2aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket £9 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/houston-houston-botanic-garden-entry-ticket.a46150646.activity-details) ![Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1358845/93d97319-081a-4fec-9e57-9de4737dfee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned) £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astroville-tunnel-tour-of-downtown-houston-air-conditioned.a1358845.activity-details) ![Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44625315/13581a0d-ea47-46d7-8fcf-d3fc7aa4909c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket £11 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/houston-museum-of-natural-science-butterfly-center-ticket.a44625315.activity-details) ![Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181877/0194cadc-0356-4ecd-a787-6fed90663fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/houston-sloomoo-institute-entry-ticket.a48181877.activity-details) ![Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47985204/cc6c178c-7c2f-47f0-8536-736f4d600e99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket £16 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/houston-holocaust-museum-houston-entry-ticket.a47985204.activity-details) [See all activities in Houston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Houston.d178265.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Central Southwest ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20200/20116/555244ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria 5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX £102 15 Mar - 16 Mar 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (3,437 reviews) Hotel was great! Great big suite with a lot of space. Definitely worth it and staying here again. Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=20116&PinnedHotelID=20116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395516) ![Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3306/47c5ade4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District 5701 Main Street Houston TX Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,911 reviews) Fantastic all around Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=3306&PinnedHotelID=3306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395516) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=3306&PinnedHotelID=3306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395516) ![Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58985900/58985846/db7ae93f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton 7118 Bertner Ave Houston TX £137 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,739 reviews) Everything was awesome Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=58985846&PinnedHotelID=58985846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395516) ![The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/878700/878652/9874e960_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria 2222 West Loop South Houston TX £129 20 Mar - 21 Mar 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! (1,644 reviews) Same as other reviews Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=878652&PinnedHotelID=878652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395516) ![The Whitehall Houston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/693700/693655/f1d85056_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Whitehall Houston 1700 Smith St Houston TX £145 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,016 reviews) Everything was amazing Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=693655&PinnedHotelID=693655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395516) ![Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1157000/1156923/44a9a3fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston 1085 Rusk Street Houston TX £184 5 Mar - 6 Mar 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (4,063 reviews) Good location, very fit for purpose. Room was Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=1156923&PinnedHotelID=1156923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395516) [See all 6,612 properties in Central Southwest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976395516) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976395516) ## Check Central Southwest hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395516&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395516&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395516&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[2 Mar - 3 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395516&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395516&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395516&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Central Southwest ![Whether or not you're a little bit country, Rodeo Houston is a BLAST!! Each spring you're able to grab some great BBQ, catch some live country music acts, and check out the good looking cowboys riding for 8 seconds of fame!! A Texas MUST DO!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/18186f36-2267-4279-b375-1bb94762cced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Astrodome 4/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Astrodome.dx553248635976007975) ![Aerial view of Herman Park near Medical center in downtown Houston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143504/24718cb1-d944-454b-b1a9-0c611d76d414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Texas-Medical-Center.dx6143504) ![TMC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/58fd4720-60ea-4071-96b7-0d260c453508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southeast Houston 4/5(2 area reviews) While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Southeast-Houston.dx553248635976479121) ![TMC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/58fd4720-60ea-4071-96b7-0d260c453508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Houston-Museum-District.dx6164045) ![Nice Park!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/02ef32a0-cf3b-4981-9518-2cf3d156f218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby 3.5/5(3 area reviews) Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highland Village and Richmond Avenue while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Greenway-Plaza-Upper-Kirby.dx553248633938968443) ![Man at the famous Water Wall in Houston, Texas USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501263/0678cf84-c367-4c94-a162-d3e16a0367a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Galleria 4.5/5(15 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-The-Galleria.dx501263) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Central Southwest Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app