East Downtown Houston Travel Guide

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Stay near popular East Downtown Houston attractions

Shell Energy Stadium

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
Catch an event at Shell Energy Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

£23
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
HOP ON- HOP OFF

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

£34
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston

Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)

£23
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Discover Houston Self Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

£1
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket

Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket

£24
per adult
Houston: Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket
Meow Wolf's Radio Tave in Houston

Meow Wolf's Radio Tave in Houston

£30
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Meow Wolf's Radio Tave in Houston
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Top hotels in East Downtown Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is £88 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£88
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (4,342 reviews)
"Quite an underwhelming experience was here for the World Cup and the rooms were not very clean everything was quite dusty."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Grand Tuscany Hotel

Grand Tuscany Hotel

4 out of 5
12801 Northwest Fwy Houston TX
The price is £81 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£81
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (160 reviews)
"Pool was way too small."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Grand Tuscany Hotel
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 £115 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£115
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (4,262 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and vey accommodating. Parking can be a little tricky in and out of the hotel but manageable. Male hostess was vey nice and welcoming."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Marriott Marquis Houston

Marriott Marquis Houston

4 out of 5
1777 Walker Street Houston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £256 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£256
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"Will never stay here again. Booked a staycation to enjoy the pool, but unfortunately never got the chance because there was no available seating. Most of the chairs were reserved, and the remaining ones were either occupied or being used by day-pass guests. For a hotel that promotes its resort-style ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Marriott Marquis Houston
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South

3 out of 5
15510 JFK Blvd Houston TX
The price is £74 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£74
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (2,308 reviews)
"The experience was mid. The room was clean. Could use updating. The water didn't get hot. It was warm. Also, the room AC took forever to reach a comfortable temperature to get some rest. The TV channels didn't match what was on the screen which I'm not sure if that was the hotel's problem. Otherwise, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South
The Moran CITYCENTRE

The Moran CITYCENTRE

4 out of 5
800 Sorella Court Houston TX
The price is £163 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£163
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Houston. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,110 reviews)
"The property is nice. A few things are starting to age and need a little maintenance, but still a very nice place. Only disappointment this time we stayed here was that none of the staff seemed like they wanted to be there. No one was particularly rude, but no one had a smile and every interaction ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

The Moran CITYCENTRE
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Where to stay in East Downtown Houston

Find the best East Downtown Houston areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about East Downtown Houston
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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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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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