South Central Houston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Central Houston
Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Bursting with works of art by international artists, this architecturally unique museum is one of Houston’s top cultural attractions.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Activities
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck
Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide
Our pick of the best South Central Houston Hotel Deals
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Great staff, they did a really nice job of taking care of my wife and I!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Spacious room and quiet.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Needed a place to stay close to our home for a night due to some repair work being done. This fit the bill wonderfully. Very nice hotel with a comfortable and clean room.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Great staff and check in
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Wonderful location - very walkable. Great pool. Friendly staff. Clean, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
Arrived 2 hours before check-in, but got a room. Clean and nice.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club 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.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
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 Main Street Square Station.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.
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.
