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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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 lively festivals 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 art galleries and entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Loved the location, the amenities (pool, gym, patio with bar), and the room. Staff is friendly. The breakfast buffet is mid, but I assume the actual menu items taste better. I would definitely recommend and stay here again. Parking in the garage was $20 a day.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Excellent as always
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
This property was clean and new. However there were only 2 towels in each guest room and no towels at the pool because they are a “residence”. However for my husband and I, our only 2 shower towels had to be taken to the pool and were wet for later use, this was a problem. Also there was a “scheduled” ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
No
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl
Everything was clean the only thing the shower tub I wish they had some sort of handle in the shower for getting in and out a little safer we are older people had knee surgeries and it would help seems like it’s a safety issue otherwise it was a pleasant stay for us one night.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives 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.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum 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.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
