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$45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

AU$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

AU$20
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Baywatch Dolphin Tours: Dolphins Galveston’s Historic Harbor Tour

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

AU$22
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Central Hotel Deals

Carr Mansion

Carr Mansion

4 out of 5
1103 33rd St Galveston TX
The price is AU$407 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$407
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Port ...
Carr Mansion
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$101 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$101
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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. ...
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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$190 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$190
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$91 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$91
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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. ...
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$434 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$434
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

3 out of 5
1402 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$81 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$81
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
4.6/10 (1,951 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall
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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 Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park 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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