Old Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape at sunset with tall buildings and a beach in the foreground.
A beach with rocky shores, a pier, amusement park rides, and a Ferris wheel.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy shore, and ocean waves.
A beach with waves and a clear sky.
A sailing ship with multiple masts and sails, carrying passengers, and flying the American flag.

Stay near popular Old Central attractions

Moody Mansion Museum

9.4/10 (11 reviews)
Find out about the history of Galveston with a stop at Moody Mansion Museum. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Activities

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

AU$45
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

AU$29
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum Admission

AU$22
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Baywatch Dolphin Tours: Dolphins Galveston’s Historic Harbor Tour

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

AU$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
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Our pick of the best Old Central Hotel Deals

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$229 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$229
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (2,108 reviews)
"Out dated. Pool is nice. Rooms are ok…. Hotel decor out dated and room service ok. Wont be back unless they do major renovations"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$157 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$157
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (955 reviews)
"Breakfast was poor, not enough space for the amount of people, same food daily, stay away from here. Staff very rude, not friendly at all. Rooms don’t get clean enough, horrible experience."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$187 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$187
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (248 reviews)
"This was a former discount motel and it shows in the layout and the finish out. The property is set back from the main road and not easy to find, plus the front entry/portico is flanked by two large cement ramps and barely accommodates just one or two temporarily-parked vehicles due to its fire lane. ..."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$105 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$105
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,161 reviews)
"Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
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$607 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$607
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,379 reviews)
"Great stay beautiful view"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn

3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$216
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,279 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Gaido's Seaside Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Central

Find the best Old Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
Open Photo by Jennie Dominicci

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach.

A coastal road with houses and a beach.

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens.

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

Old Central Travel Guide

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