Historic Downtown Galveston Travel Guide

Galveston

A street at night with a brightly lit archway decorated with lights and flags.
A street with two historic red brick buildings with green awnings and large windows.
A statue of a man with birds on his shoulders, a ship in the background, and cranes near the water.
A large sailing ship docked at a harbor with buildings in the background.
A sign with directions to The Strand Historic District, including the Galveston Visitor Center, Railroad Museum, and Cruise Ship Terminal.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Historic Downtown Galveston

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3 out of 5
28 Pier 21 Galveston TX
The price is £117 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£117
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,056 reviews)
"The room was well designed, clean and comfortable. The staff was very professional and friendly. We would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2300 Ship's Mechanic Row Galveston TX
The price is £148 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£148
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Love this hotel and the location. We have stayed here a couple times so far and will be back."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £112 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£112
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Fully refundable
The price is £61 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£61
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,158 reviews)
"If I could give zero stars, I would arrived to AC not working gave it time to cool off. Still wasn’t cool off extremely humid with sweating went downstairs to talk to someone only for everything to be locked. In the note saying the lobby was closed bugs in the shower made it through the night with ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £242 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£242
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,425 reviews)
"Our stay was good, staff was very helpful and polite. Room was clean, but not an ideal location by the elevators . Not quiet at night time . Pool was nice, very crowded at one point."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £79 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£79
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (363 reviews)
"It was clean and the staff was friendly and it was nice that there was an indoor and outdoor pool"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Galveston

Find the best Historic Downtown Galveston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach.

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.



Historic Downtown Galveston Travel Guide

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