Central Southwest Travel Guide

Houston

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, historic buildings, and a well-maintained park with a jogging path.
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Stay near popular Central Southwest attractions

Houston Sports Park

Explore the great outdoors at Houston Sports Park, a lovely green space in Houston.
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Things to do

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

£22
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

£30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket

Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket

£26
per adult
Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

£30
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Artechouse Houston Ticket

Artechouse Houston Ticket

£22
per adult
Artechouse Houston Ticket
Houston Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern History Tour

Houston Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern History Tour

£11
per adult
Houston Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern History Tour
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Top hotels in Central Southwest

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 £116 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
£116
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
The price is £243 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£243
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St Houston TX
The price is £121 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£121
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (2,435 reviews)
"Loved the hotel. Everything and everyone was great. My only complaint was that there wasn't a refrigerator in the room"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

The Whitehall Houston
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is £80 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£80
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Hyatt Regency Houston West

Hyatt Regency Houston West

3.5 out of 5
13210 Katy Fwy Houston TX
The price is £88 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£88
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,669 reviews)
"Everything was honestly great ! I would come back to Houston again just to stay here!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Houston West
Grand Tuscany Hotel

Grand Tuscany Hotel

4 out of 5
12801 Northwest Fwy Houston TX
The price is £82 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£82
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (336 reviews)
"Hotel was beautiful, rooms were clean. The only complaint is having to pay for parking on the property. I’ve never paid to park at a hotel I was staying at. But other than that I would recommend staying there."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Grand Tuscany Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Southwest

Find the best Central Southwest 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.

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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 dense high-rise buildings, a river, and surrounding greenery.

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.

A modern building with a covered outdoor area and a circular garden feature.

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 bridge with the words "Welcome to Downtown Houston" and a star emblem.

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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