Houston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Houston
Houston
Houston
Houston
Houston

Through booms and busts in the oil industry, this Texas city has built and maintained great cultural attractions and diverse culinary experiences.

Houston’s beautiful Downtown District features walkable streets and towering high-rises. Several buildings have free observation decks. Bring kids to the Downtown Aquarium to meet fascinating marine animals. At Discovery Green have a quiet lunch break on the large lawn, ice skate in winter or attend an exciting special event. Find some of Houston’s 10,000 restaurants and clubs and bars around Market Square and throughout the city. Sample Texas Barbecue and ethnic foods from 70 countries.

For spectator sports, watch the Astros play baseball in Minute Maid Park and the Rockets play basketball at the Toyota Centre. Get some exercise starting at the Water Works and heading west along the meandering 52-mile (84-kilometre) Buffalo Bayou through Buffalo Bayou Park. 

Use the METRORail to travel south of Midtown to the Museum District. Spend several days in the widely varied attractions, including the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Children’s Museum of Houston, Museum of Fine Arts and Holocaust Museum Houston. The Contemporary Arts Museum, the Menil Collection and the Art Car Museum have interesting collections and free entry.

Nearby, walk around the campus of Rice University to see its historic brick buildings, beautiful tree-covered spaces, groomed quads and Rice Stadium, a great college football arena, where President John Kennedy made his speech urging Americans to send a man to the moon. In the large Hermann Park, visit the Houston Zoo and Cockrell Butterfly Centre, both with fascinating creatures.

Continue south to enjoy NFL and pre-game tailgating at NRG Stadium. For sports events you won’t typically find outside Texas, visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in the same area.

Space Centre Houston is one of the area’s top attractions, about a 40-minute drive southeast of Downtown Houston. Step inside the Starship Gallery to see the Skylab Trainer Module, where astronauts trained for space missions. Travel another 40 minutes to the coastline at Galveston. Watch for dolphins leaping through the waves as you ride the free car ferry to Goat Island.

Where to stay in Houston

Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Downtown Houston

4/5(25 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

Downtown Houston
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The Galleria

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

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Texas Medical Center

Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

Texas Medical Center
Menil Collection featuring interior views and art

Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.

Montrose
Houston which includes a skyscraper and a 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 Main Street Square Station.

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Houston Heights

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.

Houston Heights
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St, Houston, TX
The price is ₹12,341 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹12,341
₹14,439 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,616 reviews)
"Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Whitehall Houston
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
The price is ₹8,751 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
₹8,751
₹10,310 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,255 reviews)
"Nice property—loved the welcome cookies! The king suite was a great size and reasonably priced. I especially appreciated the kitchen area; however, it would have been more useful if pots and pans were provided. The balcony was a great added touch to enjoy the view, but unfortunately, there was no ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Houston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,062 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹9,062
₹10,602 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,542 reviews)
"I loved staying at this historic hotel! The architecture was beautiful, self check in was easy and convenient, and the valet parking was perfect!! It is within walking distance to so much. We went to watch the Astros, but there is a lot of shopping nearby as well. The price was super affordable as ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,721 reviews)
"always good"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Hotel Ylem

Hotel Ylem

3.5 out of 5
8080 S Main St, Houston, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,195 reviews)
"The property and vibe in general is nice and I would like to stay again. Breakfast options were limited but still had a decent variety of hot options and I liked that they stayed open til 10am on the weekends. The 12pm check out time was nice too. The only thing I didn't like was that there were ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Ylem
Rusk House Serviced Apartments

Rusk House Serviced Apartments

4.5 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Suite B, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Daikin Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Everything was amazing"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Rusk House Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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