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
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

£30
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Explore Houston’s Hip Hop Culture on a 100% Motorized Party Bike

Explore Houston’s Hip Hop Culture on a 100% Motorized Party Bike

£37
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Explore Houston’s Hip Hop Culture on a 100% Motorized Party Bike
The Official Houston City Tour

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

£74
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems

Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems

£22
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems
H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck

H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck

£35
per adult
H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck
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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 £101 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
£101
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is £75 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
£75
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

4.5 out of 5
6633 Travis St Houston TX
The price is £87 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£87
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St Houston TX
The price is £86 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
£86
12 Dec - 13 Dec
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 ...
The Whitehall Houston
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

4 out of 5
2222 West Loop South Houston TX
The price is £104 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£104
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,449 reviews)
"The suite was nice but (1) The carpet was old, (2) the coffee maker did not have any where to plug it (3) the area around the elevator doors were dirty (4) valet took too long to bring your cars (5) one of the remot controls in the room did not work."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Hyatt Regency Houston West

Hyatt Regency Houston West

3.5 out of 5
13210 Katy Fwy Houston TX
The price is £91 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
£91
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (1,756 reviews)
"Great service enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Hyatt Regency Houston West
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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.

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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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Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

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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