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 romantic 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
Baywatch Dolphin Tours: Dolphins Galveston’s Historic Harbor Tour

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston
Next to the Cruise ship

Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins

AU$61
per adult
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

AU$44
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
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

AU$14
per adult
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
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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$288 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$288
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,229 reviews)
"This is a "cash only" hotel according to the very rude girl working at the Starbucks. At first, I thought it was because it was six in the morning, and her cash drawer couldn't break a twenty. The second time she was equally as rude, and on the third time when I removed the 18% gratuity, I got an ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
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$417 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$417
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,555 reviews)
"room for my out of town guest weren’t ready when they checked in at 4:pm. Guest did not get into their room until 6:30 pm. Staff said it was due to a high volume of check outs on Sunday 10/11/26. This was an inconvenience."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference 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$108 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$108
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,425 reviews)
"The room needed work. My daughter and I had to wipe down bathroom wall that had mold on it. The toilet had too be flushed 2 or more times and I was bit by something while sleeping."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$89 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$89
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,379 reviews)
"It was clean and the staff was helpful. The breakfast was above average. The facility could stand some paint, but a good place for the price."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn

3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard Galveston TX
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! (2,221 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

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Gaido's Seaside Inn
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$140 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$140
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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. ...
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
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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 large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

West End

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

A pier with a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, overlooking the ocean.

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 resort pool with a waterfall, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
Photo by George Zimzores
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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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