East Downtown Houston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Downtown Houston
Popular places to visit
Shell Energy Stadium
Catch an event at Shell Energy Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event 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.
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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Official Houston City Tour
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best East Downtown Houston Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The room had a balcony
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
No breakfast instead a good coffee bar
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Unique ipad self checkin with you creating your own room key. Rooms are tiny but bed was comfy and room was clean. I opted for add on breakfast and portion and presentation were worth the extra 12 dollars. Keep in mind there is no fridge in room. Air-conditioning works really well. Hall and room ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
The first day the housekeeping did not clean the room and then she did not put the floor mat in the bathroom ,I was about to fall because there was no floor mat.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Valet required at $50 a day. No self-parking. Wine selection is terrible. Just really cheap house wine...no other choice.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Very good
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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 Continental Club or Children's Museum of Houston 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.
