Southeast Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Houston
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.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
Houston Natural Science Museum
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.
Houston Methodist Hospital
If Houston Methodist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Texas Children's Hospital
If Texas Children's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Texas Southern University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas Southern University during your travels in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Southeast Houston
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Great a were great. Clean room. Restaurant service good and good food
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
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Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Quality Suites Houston Hobby Airport
Clean, quiet, amazing stay with great price.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport
Super clean room with amazing cookies.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center Hotel
Clean comfortable and perfect for a business or family stay.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl
Most everything was good.There were a couple of things that need to be fixed. The doors to the parking lot didn’t allow us to come back in, the card reader didn’t work. The telephone in the room didn’t work and the luggage cart had 2 torn up tires. But, otherwise it was nice and cozy although the ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Houston
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
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.
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.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
South Main
While you're in South Main, take in top sights like NRG Park and jump on the metro at Fannin South Station to see more of the city.
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.
