South Central Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Houston Zoo home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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 fascinating museums and great live music.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Museum of Fine Arts during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
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Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Great service
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
Clean room and amenities. The grounds are clean as well. There is free parking available for one car.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Clean room and staff assisted me when I needed help with my rental car. They helped me inflate and directed me to a place to have tire fixed. The head valet person was so accommodating and truly nice.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Immaculate room and wonderful staff. Thank you!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Solid hotel and amenities
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
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 M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
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 Main Street Square Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Jesse H. Jones Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.
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 Travel Guide
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Houston Zoo
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Texas Southern University
- Hermann Park
- Main Street Theater - Rice Village
- Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
- Continental Club
- Rice Stadium
- Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
- Cullen Sculpture Garden
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- Ensemble Theatre
- Miller Outdoor Theater
Hotels Near South Central Houston, Houston
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- MacGregor Hotels
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