River Oaks Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and modern skyscrapers.
A street with storefronts, including a store named 'Emerson Rose' and another with a neon sign.

Stay near popular River Oaks attractions

River Oaks Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at River Oaks Country Club. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

AU$43
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

AU$65
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
The Official Houston City Tour

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

AU$158
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Discover Houston Self Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

AU$2
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

AU$32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

AU$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
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Our pick of the best River Oaks Hotel Deals

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

4.5 out of 5
6633 Travis St Houston TX
The price is AU$184 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$184
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Grand Tuscany Hotel

Grand Tuscany Hotel

4 out of 5
12801 Northwest Fwy Houston TX
The price is AU$143 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$143
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Grand Tuscany Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is AU$158 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$158
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Kozy Houston North

Kozy Houston North

4 out of 5
NEQ of Westfield Place & Wagon Point Dri Houston TX
The price is AU$75 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$75
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,165 reviews)
"Todo estubo bien el checkin el personal muy atentos y el desayuno y la salida todo bien"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Kozy Houston North
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is AU$192 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$192
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Marriott Marquis Houston

Marriott Marquis Houston

4 out of 5
1777 Walker Street Houston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$440 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$440
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,159 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Marriott Marquis Houston
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Our guide on where to stay in River Oaks

Find the best River Oaks areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a park with trees and people.

Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

A large, modern shopping mall with a glass ceiling and multiple levels.

The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

A cityscape with tall buildings, including a prominent one with 'Texas Children's Hospital' on it, under a partly cloudy sky.

Texas Medical Center

Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

An art gallery with a minimalist design, featuring a central bench and large abstract paintings on the walls.

Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.

A modern cityscape with a tram and tall buildings.
Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

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.

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