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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
House of Blues Houston
You can enjoy a show at House of Blues Houston during your stay in Houston. Experience the great live music 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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Houston
The Whitehall Houston
The location was perfect for what we needed. The staff was very awesome and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Great price for a small boutique hotel in downtown Houston. Will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
Everything was great!! Loved Mrs Nancy the van shuttle!!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Americas-Houston
Room was in good shape. The hotel was clean. Did have a problem with the parking garage but was fixed easily
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Moxy Houston Downtown
I was only there for a single night so can't speak to every aspect of the hotel. The room was clean and well furnished. Check in and check out was seamless, and the staff were helpful and friendly. My only complaint would be that the bathroom door kept getting jammed, and the attached shower gel ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center
The room was freezing cold had to keep going to front desk to get the heat turned on. Didn’t have the view I requested
Reviewed on 23 Feb 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 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.
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.
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 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.
