Title: South Central Houston Travel Guide: Best of South Central Houston, Houston Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Central Houston](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Central-Houston-Houston-Hotels.0-n553248635976476176-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[South Central Houston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Central-Houston.d553248635976476176.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Central Houston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Central-Houston.d553248635976476176.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Central Houston Travel Guide ## Houston ![TMC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/58fd4720-60ea-4071-96b7-0d260c453508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![TMC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/58fd4720-60ea-4071-96b7-0d260c453508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taken from the back parking garage. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/c78fddf6-c308-473d-b348-f8218b064137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taken along bike trail.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/a12ec45d-6ec7-489a-b481-8042a607dcfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Random structure in the museum district. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/c2fa5b78-23a5-4fe5-b734-bea4da710c3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Central Houston Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Houston travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston.dx178265) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rice University in Houston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501268/a41362fa-e6d4-492a-b448-4229167d03cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rice University Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rice-University-South-Central-Houston.d501268.Attraction) ![Overcast view of the campus of University of Houston](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501270/408ddf29-422d-4d68-b78b-92cf2e736df0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Houston 4/5(1 review) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Houston-Houston.d501270.Attraction) ![Houston Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082223/4aa2a7c3-abd4-427b-9029-5d992410e1c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston Zoo 4.5/5(3 reviews) Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Zoo-Southeast-Houston.d6082223.Attraction) ![Houston Natural Science Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501256/4e455af8-0f6d-48a6-81ba-874182e2abef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston Natural Science Museum 5/5(5 reviews) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Natural-Science-Museum-Houston.d501256.Attraction) ![Medical business district in Houston, TX](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389802729/c571dc10-dfbf-4d76-b73d-945d319a78ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston Methodist Hospital If Houston Methodist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Methodist-Hospital-Houston.d553248635389802729.Attraction) ![Houston Museum of Fine Arts showcases modern architecture in urban setting at dusk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501255/13079137-af40-4d39-9d48-1cec8dd90a67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston Museum of Fine Arts 5/5(2 reviews) Architecturally stunning and filled with pieces by renowned artists of the world, this museum is a must-see for art lovers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Museum-Of-Fine-Arts-South-Central-Houston.d501255.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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/d7d5e63c-df4a-4098-aea7-1b4a1ecf511c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned) £19 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/e99bbf3b-85e6-41ea-a18a-5443204f2aef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center £11 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/houston-museum-of-natural-science-cockrell-butterfly-center.a44625315.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) ![Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48163948/762108e4-fa0f-48eb-a447-e33069884acf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/houston-childrens-museum-houston-entry-ticket.a48163948.activity-details) ![ H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47208174/1afc0768-2a5d-4e73-8384-d280572df0fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/h-town-3rd-ward-tour-with-15ft-party-truck.a47208174.activity-details) [See all activities in Houston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Houston.d178265.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Central Houston ![Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25188/294f3d50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center 6633 Travis St Houston TX £81 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,828 reviews) Clean room, attentive and friendly staff, good resources Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=25188&PinnedHotelID=25188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476176) ![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 £238 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees 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. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,895 reviews) Compared to Memorial District, the Museum District was up to par in terms of the art & area. Will definitely stay here again if I am in the area. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=3306&PinnedHotelID=3306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476176) ![The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39620000/39618700/39618635/a994a387_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District 1709 DRYDEN ROAD Houston TX £109 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,080 reviews) Please install a ramp for handicap access in front of your door Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=39618635&PinnedHotelID=39618635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476176) ![Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117470000/117463300/117463205/30b502bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown 2510 Hamilton St Houston TX £72 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Toyota Center and NRG Stadium are located nearby. 7.8/10 Good! (53 reviews) Clean room in very good condition. Wi-fi is a bit unstable and was considered to be unsafe by both my phone and computer; I usually don't have that issue in hotel, so be careful! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=117463205&PinnedHotelID=117463205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476176) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6636/w3835h2553x0y4-ca278b6c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites 6800 Main Street Houston TX £79 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (514 reviews) Great location. Friendly staff that was very helpful. Good room and good tv to watch basketball. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6636&PinnedHotelID=6636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476176) ![InterContinental Houston by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23840000/23830900/23830866/e83f776d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental Houston by IHG 6750 Main St Houston TX £157 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Very clean room & responsive staff! Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=23830866&PinnedHotelID=23830866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476176) [See all 1,093 properties in South Central Houston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976476176) 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. ## Check South Central Houston hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476176&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476176&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476176&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476176&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476176&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476176&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston ![Historic area of Houston.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/8a1d6680-853c-4601-8634-3ddc57cd8b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Greater Third Ward If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Greater-Third-Ward.dx553248635976008254) ![Phoenix midtown skyline with a Saguaro Cactus and other desert scenery in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282039/f3a43cb9-8929-48c1-b277-aa868fe68431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Midtown.dx6282039) ![Houston_EastDowntownHouston_6004016_9](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004016/c3f22058-7cd4-4678-81b9-53d4bbf939ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Downtown Houston 1/5(1 area review) The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-East-Downtown-Houston.dx6004016) ![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) ![Taken from the parking garage. #UrbanJungle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/584a0ee8-b413-46fb-ad95-8f02fd4ce2b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Houston-Central-Business-District.dx553248635976473213) ![Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082195/fa70078e-ab30-43a5-aa06-e3a763da2444.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Houston Convention District If you're looking for things to see and do in Houston Convention District, ample dining options and great live music are highlights. You might also check out Kinder Lake while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Convention District Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Houston-Houston-Convention-District.dx553248627676614067) --- --- - [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) # South Central Houston 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