Downtown Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Downtown Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Downtown Aquarium during your visit to Houston. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
You can make plans for a show at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Discovery Green
Discovery Green is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Houston
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Great stay. Clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Clean & nice
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Americas-Houston
The room was a little bit smelly. Smelled like yogurt. Also, I was charged for an extra amount of vallet when I told the gentleman I would self park for the last day.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Everyone on the staff was great. Hotel is nice and rooms are clean. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
Everything was great. And the French Bakery nearby was an unexpected delight
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Marriott Marquis Houston
Second time here and we love it!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Houston
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.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
While visiting Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course and Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
