The Best Hotels Closest to Houston Zoo in Houston - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a courtyard with outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather armchairs, and a sofa. There are candles on the table and a lamp on a side table.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and large windows.

1. Hotel Saint Augustine

Montrose, 2.5 km from Houston Zoo

Jacqueline

7.418.951 ₫

8.744.775 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and indoor plants.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, hanging plants, and bar stools.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a glass building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a chessboard.

2. InterContinental Houston by IHG

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Houston Zoo

Luke

4.005.355 ₫

5.203.086 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio area with round wooden tables and wicker chairs, featuring a lantern and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet setup, and overhead lighting fixtures.

A modern grocery store with a variety of products, including snacks, beverages, and fresh produce.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, orange ottoman, and a large TV screen.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 1.2 km from Houston Zoo

Shatara

2.945.357 ₫

3.446.069 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a bar area with stools.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a changing room area, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a glass entrance canopy, large windows, and a landscaped area with trees.

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

Texas Medical Center, 3 km from Houston Zoo

Amanda

4.162.985 ₫

4.870.693 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A large, multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a red umbrella.

A pool area with a built-in jacuzzi, outdoor furniture, and a balcony with a railing.

A grand staircase with a handrail, carpeted steps, and a light fixture on the wall.

A spacious room with large windows, a green armchair, a patterned rug, and a classic clock.

5. Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only

1.9 km from Houston Zoo

Walter

5.349.087 ₫

6.646.047 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool, multiple floors, and a city skyline in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, surrounded by wicker chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

6. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

1.2 km from Houston Zoo

Cathy

6.765.691 ₫

9.191.644 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building at night.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, contemporary chairs, and illuminated ceiling panels.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, a flat roof, and a ground-level entrance with a covered walkway.

7. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1.1 km from Houston Zoo

Matthew

4.395.554 ₫

5.471.147 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A self-service beverage and snack station with refrigerated drinks, snacks, and a variety of packaged goods.

A dining area with a table set for two, a potted plant, and a view into the living room.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by buildings.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 1.2 km from Houston Zoo

Brad

3.492.411 ₫

4.086.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand staircase with a green garland and golden bows, flanked by wooden paneling and framed artwork on the walls.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement on a wooden table.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a wooden accent wall.

A bar area with a variety of bottles, a bartender, and patrons seated at tables.

9. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

Montrose, 3.1 km from Houston Zoo

Keeshaun

10.749.898 ₫

12.577.380 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, a long bar area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop pool area, featuring a modern design and multiple balconies.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

10. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.1 km from Houston Zoo

Christina

3.264.578 ₫

3.839.799 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool, multiple floors, and a cityscape view.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless appliances, and a city view through large windows.

A spacious gym with large windows, weightlifting equipment, and a concrete floor.

A modern interior with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

11. Sentral Forme Houston

1.3 km from Houston Zoo

Keeshaun

4.625.539 ₫

6.167.729 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, featuring a patterned floor, multiple dining tables, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair with a colorful cushion, a bench, and a city view through large windows.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract wall mural.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a round table. A decorative wall with vertical elements is visible.

12. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Houston Zoo

John

3.931.708 ₫

5.427.547 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with plush seating, a marble coffee table, and a grand chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative fountain.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Texas Medical Center, 1.8 km from Houston Zoo

Rebecca

3.792.942 ₫

4.452.388 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a pool.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, glasses, and candles, surrounded by chairs in a formal dining area.

14. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 1.2 km from Houston Zoo

Stephen

2.279.176 ₫

2.696.612 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel bar stools, a black refrigerator, and white cabinetry.

A dining area with a table set for breakfast, featuring bowls of cereal and fruit.

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor area and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A wooden deck with white chairs and a yellow stool, a metal staircase, and a potted plant.

15. Modern B & B

Montrose, 2.9 km from Houston Zoo

LISA

3.230.125 ₫

3.779.246 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a menu board above the counter.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a comfortable seating area with armchairs.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A GoBoard® displaying the time, weather, and news.

16. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

2.9 km from Houston Zoo

Jorge

2.418.718 ₫

2.859.444 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden stools, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a TV, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a sloped design, situated in a hotel lobby with a geometric wall design and a sign indicating the hotel name 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

17. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

Astrodome, 2.9 km from Houston Zoo

Jennifer

2.478.669 ₫

2.900.043 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A covered walkway with arches and columns, leading to a building with a red roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a cityscape view, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bar area in the background.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Texas Medical Center, 1.5 km from Houston Zoo

Danny

2.945.357 ₫

3.446.069 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

The exterior of Hampton Inn & Suites with a clear sky and palm trees.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

Texas Medical Center, 2.3 km from Houston Zoo

Richard

2.833.466 ₫

3.330.737 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern reception area with a blackboard, a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, and a colorful rug.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a shelf with food items, a TV on the wall, and a sign that says "wander".

A bunk bed with white bedding and a window with a view of trees.

A living room with a blue sofa, yellow armchairs, a colorful rug, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

20. Wanderstay Houston Hostel

Museum District, 2.6 km from Houston Zoo

Binkeung

1.604.726 ₫

1.877.607 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Houston Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Saint Augustine	9.6 Exceptional 186 reviews	View
InterContinental Houston by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park	9.4 Exceptional 598 reviews	View
Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only	9.6 Exceptional 221 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Houston Zoo

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Texas Medical Center

2.279.176 ₫

2.696.612 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a cityscape view.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center

3.264.578 ₫

3.839.799 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center

3.264.578 ₫

3.839.799 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center

2.945.357 ₫

3.446.069 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, and a built-in island with a glass enclosure.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a flat-screen TV mounted above the desk, a microwave, and a built-in refrigerator.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a hairdryer mounted on the wall, a bathtub, and a toilet.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a palm tree, and a parking area.

Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Downtown

Southeast Houston

2.248.167 ₫

2.630.354 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center

3.492.411 ₫

4.086.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

South Central Houston

6.765.691 ₫

9.191.644 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center

4.395.554 ₫

5.471.147 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Top Houston Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean, breakfast was good with good variety. Staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was covered and secure."

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay"

Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here during our dr visits. Never displeased. Almost consistent."

Other attractions near Houston Zoo

A statue of a man on horseback on a pedestal with steps leading up to it, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

Hermann Park

9.4/10 (13 reviews)

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A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Houston Natural Science Museum

9.2/10 (1,036 reviews)

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 great live music.

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A child interacting with chicks at a table with newspapers and a red feeder.

Children's Museum of Houston

8.8/10 (495 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.

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An art gallery with wooden floors and walls, featuring several framed paintings.

Houston Museum of Fine Arts

9.4/10 (258 reviews)

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 fascinating museums.

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Miller Outdoor Theater

You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

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Health Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Health Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Tudor Fieldhouse

Catch an event at Tudor Fieldhouse during your trip to Houston.

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Reckling Park

Catch an event at Reckling Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

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Houston Zoo is located in an area of Houston known for its top museums and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 117 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Houston Zoo.

What can I see and do near Houston Zoo?

Study the collections at Houston Natural Science Museum, Houston Museum of Fine Arts or Menil Collection. Explore landmarks like Reliant Park, Eldorado Ballroom and Freedmenstown. You can check out the local talent at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, House of Blues Houston and Jesse H. Jones Hall.

How can I get to Houston Zoo?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Houston Zoo is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Palm Center Transit Center, MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station and UH South/University Oaks Station. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Kinder Station or M. D. Anderson Station.

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Our top choices for Houston Zoo hotels

1. Hotel Saint Augustine

2. InterContinental Houston by IHG

3. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

5. Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only

6. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

7. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

9. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

11. Sentral Forme Houston

12. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

13. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

14. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

15. Modern B & B

16. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

17. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

20. Wanderstay Houston Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Houston Zoo

Hotels recommended for families near Houston Zoo

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

Top Houston Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

Other attractions near Houston Zoo

Hermann Park

Houston Natural Science Museum

Children's Museum of Houston

Houston Museum of Fine Arts

Miller Outdoor Theater

Health Museum

Tudor Fieldhouse

Reckling Park

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