South Central Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Houston Zoo home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Room -good, staff -very personable and professional
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Staff is extremely hospitable.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
Staff was helpful
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Clean room, service/employees were spectacular.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Great staff, beautiful lobby, comfortable and clean room
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Staff was great, room was clean and perfect location for our needs. Were there for medical appointment and if we ever need to go back will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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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, 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.
East Downtown Houston
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Jesse H. Jones Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
