Southwest Houston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hermann Park featuring a garden and landscape views
Hermann Park showing a garden, a monument and a statue or sculpture
Houston Zoo
Hermann Park which includes a park and a pond
Houston Zoo

Where to stay in Southwest Houston

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The Galleria

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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 Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.

The Galleria
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Uptown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Uptown is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Galleria and Williams Tower.

Uptown
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Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby

5/5(1 area review)

Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highland Village and Richmond Avenue while you're in town.

Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby
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West University Place

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit West University Place. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Main Street Theater - Rice Village and Rice Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.

West University Place
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Braeswood Place

When in Braeswood Place, you can plan a visit to NRG Stadium and NRG Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Braeswood Place
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South Main

While you're in South Main, take in top sights like NRG Park and jump on the metro at Fannin South Station to see more of the city.

South Main
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$213 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$213
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,705 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

4 out of 5
Houston
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$205 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$205
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,258 reviews)
"VERY GOOD PLACE TO STAY."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2712 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
The price is AU$120 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$120
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,126 reviews)
"I didn’t eat breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Ylem

Hotel Ylem

3.5 out of 5
8080 S Main St, Houston, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,374 reviews)
"Plenty of parking available even if arriving late at night. The check-in process was smooth. We were told from the start that the hotel is undergoing renovations so some things might be lacking, but the front desk would be available for any clarifications or requests. We ended up needing to ask for ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Ylem
Mint House Houston – Medical Center

Mint House Houston – Medical Center

4 out of 5
1911 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Houston Zoo and NRG Stadium are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
"We stay at this location frequently and always enjoy it. The apartments are spacious and well-equipped, with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and everything we need for a comfortable stay. We love having access to the pool, hot tub, gym, and common areas, plus the private patio is a great spot to ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Mint House Houston – Medical Center
The Reside

The Reside

3 out of 5
7755 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions NRG Stadium and Houston Zoo are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
"It was a great stay."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

The Reside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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