Old Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Central
Popular places to visit
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.
Moody Gardens
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
Activities
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Moody Gardens One Day Value Pass
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Old Central Hotel Deals
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Friendly staff and very clean place. Shuttle was great to ports.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
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
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
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
Galveston Beach Hotel
Room was clean, but still had bugs. Tv was broken. Giant gap under my door. Water was turned off for several hours with no warning both days of my stay. Maintenance hammering and drilling from 7am to 7pm, sleeping in was impossible. Lobby and halls were dirty and wet. Waited 45 minutes at checkout ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
I didn't find the spa
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Such a comfortable and aesthetic place to stay! We were jaw dropped.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Central
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
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.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
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.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.
