East End Travel Guide

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The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas. #Architecture
Beautiful vintage homes of the historical district in Galveston, Texas.; Shutterstock ID 248841316
An architectural treasure predating the the great Galveston hurricane of 1900.

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Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals

The Mansion on 17th

The Mansion on 17th

3.5 out of 5
511 17th St Galveston TX
The price is AU$253 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$253
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (797 reviews)
Beautiful property, friendly staff and amazing breakfast!

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Mansion on 17th
My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star

My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star

Galveston TX
The price is AU$1,078 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$1,078
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Our first of many trips to Galveston! Loved the place!Comfortable, Close and Complete!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star
The 1890 Freeman House

The 1890 Freeman House

2 out of 5
1711 Postoffice St Galveston TX
The price is AU$278 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$278
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (271 reviews)
We had no experience of, or awareness of pets during our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Instructionsl guest messages posted throughout the property were tasteful and helpful. Facilities for business in our room and common areas were very good.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The 1890 Freeman House
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$199 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$199
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,037 reviews)
We arrived post cruise and we were able to check into a room right away with a small ($35) upgrade fee. It was amazing to have a place to land at 9:30am. We went to breakfast on property and spent the remainder of the day visiting the Moody Gardens/Attractions such as educational movies, Rainforest ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3228 SEAWALL BOULEVARD Galveston TX
Fully refundable
The price is AU$167 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$167
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,278 reviews)
Great property and Joyce was super helpful in taking care of my fellow guests at the hotel. Will definately choose this location next time in town.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$487 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$487
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,190 reviews)
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The property itself is absolutely gorgeous, and everything was spotless from the lobby to the rooms. You can really tell they take pride in keeping the place clean and well-maintained. One of my favorite parts was the pool area, it’s beautiful ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
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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Other neighbourhoods around East End

One of our favorite little weekend getaways is a quick 45 minute drive from Houston. The Hotel Galvez and Spa has been the grand hotel of the Galveston sea wall since 1911. Originally built to help Galveston tourism recover from the devastation of the great hurricane of 1900 that almost ended the life of this island city. Charming architecture, beautiful pool, great bars and amenities. Given its age and history it has more than a few ghost stories as well. The Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.

San Jacinto
In front of the hotel.

Historic Downtown Galveston

While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.

Historic Downtown Galveston
In front of the hotel.

Strand Historic District

Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Strand Historic District
Morning light on historic church on Galveston Island, Texas.

Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.

Kempner Park
Devil Riders, Anisomorpha buprestoides, family Phasmatidae

East Beach

While East Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Seawall and Stewart Beach.

East Beach
Lunch Vacation

This tranquil "spot" is 45 minutes from my office in bustling downtown Houston. When it gets too crazy... a little break along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico is a welcome treat. December and 72°, Christmas music and waves.

Fort Crockett

While Fort Crockett may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

Fort Crockett


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