East Downtown Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Shell Energy Stadium
Catch an event at Shell Energy Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
If MD Anderson Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Rockets Basketball Game at Toyota Center
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best East Downtown Houston Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Check in was painful low staff levels and were not attentive as hotel staff should be. The room was disgusting (room 2219) we were asked to make up our own sofa bed and they only provided sheets. Never been to a hilton that did this. Found the existing sheet had hair inside it. Due to our late flight ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Yes
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
The staff was great
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
The breakfast menu was fresh and had a lot of options to choose from. I had the veggie omelette with bacon and a side of French toast. Everything was delicious.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
N/a
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Heritage Place Houston Brookhollow
I've already posted a review from the day before but Expedia is being somewhat of a nuisance by continually requesting another review because my 2 night stay was booked each night separately (albeit due to an error on their site). The nonpersonal nature of their algorithms is being highlighted here. ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Downtown Houston
Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Downtown Transit Center Station.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U Station to see more of the city.
