Southeast Houston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.

University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Houston Methodist Hospital
If Houston Methodist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.

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 entertainment choices and great live music.

Texas Children's Hospital
If Texas Children's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.

Texas Southern University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas Southern University during your travels in Houston. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities

NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour

Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Southeast Houston Hotel Deals

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Fantastic beds!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center Hotel
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Quality Suites Houston Hobby Airport
Clean room. Remodeled property and quick transport to and from airport, kind staff as well
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Great stay clean and close to airport. Food and drinks were good.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl
Most everything was good.There were a couple of things that need to be fixed. The doors to the parking lot didn’t allow us to come back in, the card reader didn’t work. The telephone in the room didn’t work and the luggage cart had 2 torn up tires. But, otherwise it was nice and cozy although the ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport
Nice for our 1 night stay
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Houston

Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.

Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex 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.

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.

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.

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.

East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.

