Texas Gulf Coast Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Texas Gulf Coast

Downtown Houston

Downtown Houston

4/5(38 area reviews)

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

Downtown Houston
Aerial photo Port Bolivar Summer 2023

Crystal Beach

Travellers come to Crystal Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach while you're in town.

Crystal Beach
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cinnamon Shore
Man at the famous Water Wall in Houston, Texas USA

The Galleria

4.5/5(12 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 Williams Tower.

The Galleria
West End

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach.

West End
Aerial view of Hermann park in Houston with Japanese Garden, zoo

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.

Texas Medical Center
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is AU$160 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$160
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,089 reviews)
Good restaurant decent menu and prices. Public coffee/espresso maker in the lobby.

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
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$216 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$216
11 May - 12 May
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,832 reviews)
I was very happy with my stay. My room was not ready when I arrived so they accommodated me and upgraded me to a suite.. I definitely would recommend and stay here again…

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3228 SEAWALL BOULEVARD Galveston TX
The price is AU$170 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$170
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,314 reviews)
I love this hotel ,nice and clean . Nothing to complain there ,I definitely recommend stay. Breakfast on other hand I personally didn’t like. Little bit variety would definitely make a difference. Overall yes, definitely positive

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach 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.
Rusk House Serviced Apartments

Rusk House Serviced Apartments

4.5 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Suite B Houston TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Daikin Park and Toyota ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)
check in was quick and kitchen had all we needed, great value for a small apt. valet was also fast and easy even with the limited space out front

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Rusk House Serviced Apartments
Casa De La Sirena--Beachfront Retreat in Spanish Grant!

Casa De La Sirena--Beachfront Retreat in Spanish Grant!

Galveston TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Galveston Island Beaches and Galveston ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
The house is right on the beach. We were able to sit on the deck and watch the waves. We could hear the waves from the primary bedroom.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Casa De La Sirena--Beachfront Retreat in Spanish Grant!
Sentral Forme Houston

Sentral Forme Houston

4.5 out of 5
5501 La Branch Street Houston TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Toyota Center and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
From the second we arrived to the second we left, to make this short...AMAZING!!! Greg the front desk made our 24 hours magnificent thats all I can say. Cleanest hotel I've stayed at, along with an excellent staff. Will be staying again in the future.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Sentral Forme Houston
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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