⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Houston Zoo for 2026

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A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A restaurant with a waiter serving at a table, a floral mural on the wall, and a variety of plates and glasses on the tables.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, hanging plants, and bar stools.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and indoor plants.

1. InterContinental Houston by IHG

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Houston Zoo

Eric

S$265

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a courtyard with outdoor seating.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and large windows.

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit patio area.

2. Hotel Saint Augustine

Montrose, 2.5 km from Houston Zoo

Fabrizio

S$406

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A large, multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a red umbrella.

A spacious hallway with a checkered floor, elegant chandeliers, and a large mirror.

A spacious room with large windows, a patterned rug, two green armchairs, a wooden side table, a mirror, and a clock.

A pool area with a built-in jacuzzi, outdoor furniture, and a balcony with a railing.

3. Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only

1.9 km from Houston Zoo

Shelly

S$326

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a glass entrance canopy, large windows, and a landscaped area with trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a changing room area, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a bar area with stools.

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

Texas Medical Center, 3 km from Houston Zoo

Renny

S$226

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, a long bar area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

5. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.1 km from Houston Zoo

Michael

S$173

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

An outdoor patio area with round wooden tables and wicker chairs, featuring a lantern and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, orange ottoman, and a large TV screen.

A modern grocery store with a variety of products, including snacks, beverages, and fresh produce.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 1.2 km from Houston Zoo

Nelva

S$157

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building at night.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and city views.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, contemporary chairs, and illuminated ceiling panels.

7. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1.1 km from Houston Zoo

Stanley

S$227

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a cityscape view.

8. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.1 km from Houston Zoo

Kimberly

S$187

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A self-service beverage and snack station with refrigerated drinks, snacks, and a variety of packaged goods.

A dining area with a table set for two, a potted plant, and a view into the living room.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by buildings.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 1.2 km from Houston Zoo

Trene Charise

S$194

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool, multiple floors, and a city skyline in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, surrounded by wicker chairs and potted plants.

10. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

1.2 km from Houston Zoo

Chaniquah

S$339

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A grand staircase with a green garland and golden bows, flanked by wooden paneling and framed artwork on the walls.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement on a wooden table.

A bar area with a variety of bottles, a bartender, and patrons seated at tables.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a wooden accent wall.

11. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

Montrose, 3.1 km from Houston Zoo

Brandon

S$581

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative fountain.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a central fountain, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "BLOSSOM Houston" and a variety of liquor bottles. There are plush seating arrangements and a decorative fountain in the foreground.

12. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Texas Medical Center, 1.8 km from Houston Zoo

Alyssa

S$218

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern restaurant with a bar area, featuring a patterned floor, multiple dining tables, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair with a colorful cushion, a bench, and a city view through large windows.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract wall mural.

13. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Houston Zoo

Valencia

S$253

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden stools, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a sign that reads "SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT."

A hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a TV, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

14. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

Astrodome, 2.9 km from Houston Zoo

Telly

S$122

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool, multiple floors, and a cityscape view.

A modern interior with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless appliances, and a city view through large windows.

A spacious gym with large windows, weightlifting equipment, and a concrete floor.

15. Sentral Forme Houston

1.3 km from Houston Zoo

Elizabeth

S$263

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel bar stools, a black refrigerator, and white cabinetry.

A dining area with a table set for breakfast, featuring bowls of cereal and fruit.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, and a door leading to a balcony.

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor area and a staircase leading to the entrance.

16. Modern B & B

Montrose, 2.9 km from Houston Zoo

Boni

S$186

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a menu board above the counter.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A GoBoard® displaying the time, weather, and news.

A hotel pool area with a bar, seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

17. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

2.9 km from Houston Zoo

Kelli

S$137

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, glasses, and candles, surrounded by chairs in a formal dining area.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a pool.

18. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 1.2 km from Houston Zoo

melissa

S$121

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a red pillow, a cityscape picture on the wall, a flat-screen TV, and a standing lamp.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

Texas Medical Center, 2.3 km from Houston Zoo

Shawna

S$158

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bar area in the background.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles. There are bar stools and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A covered walkway with arches and columns, leading to a building with a red roof.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Texas Medical Center, 1.5 km from Houston Zoo

Alma

S$181

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Houston Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
InterContinental Houston by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
Hotel Saint Augustine	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only	9.6 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center	9.2 Wonderful 2,672 reviews	View

Top Houston Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, excellent spa and restaurant onsite."

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast is good. the staff is very nice and helpful."

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

10/10 Excellent

"My son loved the pool! That was his favorite thing about the hotel. The breakfast at the restaurant was phenomenal I can’t say more about the Texas shaped waffles. Rooms were well kept. We went for our son’s birthday and they had a special banner and balloons , along with a card waiting for him in the room when we got there."

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great time and place!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love the place, the staff are very friendly. Very accesible and close to the museum and the zoo"

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl

10/10 Excellent

"Needed more shampoo. Didn’t have a blow dryer in room. Had to change room. The smoke protector was beeping."

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent customer service"

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a quick one night stay that we had. Comfortable bed, clean room, and helpful staff."

Other attractions near Houston Zoo

A statue of a man on horseback on a pedestal with steps leading up to it, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

Hermann Park

9.4/10 (13 reviews)

Home to the Museum of Natural Science and Houston Zoo, this large city-centre park is perfect for exercising, relaxing or enjoying a picnic.

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A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Houston Natural Science Museum

9.2/10 (1,036 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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A child interacting with chicks at a table with newspapers and a red feeder.

Children's Museum of Houston

8.8/10 (495 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

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A modern building with large windows and a unique architectural design.

Houston Museum of Fine Arts

9.4/10 (258 reviews)

Bursting with works of art by international artists, this architecturally unique museum is one of Houston’s top cultural attractions.

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Miller Outdoor Theater

You can make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.

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Health Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Health Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

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Tudor Fieldhouse

Catch an event at Tudor Fieldhouse during your trip to Houston.

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Reckling Park

Catch an event at Reckling Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Houston Zoo?

Houston Zoo is located in an area of Houston known for its top museums and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 114 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Houston Zoo?

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Houston Zoo. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center and The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Houston Zoo?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Houston Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Houston Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Houston Zoo.

What can I see and do near Houston Zoo?

Study the collections at Houston Natural Science Museum, Houston Museum of Fine Arts or Menil Collection. Explore landmarks like NRG Park, Eldorado Ballroom and Freedmenstown. You can check out the local talent at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, House of Blues Houston and Jesse H. Jones Hall.

How can I get to Houston Zoo?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Houston Zoo is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Palm Center Transit Center, MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station and UH South/University Oaks Station. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Kinder Station or M. D. Anderson Station.

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Our top choices for Houston Zoo hotels

1. InterContinental Houston by IHG

2. Hotel Saint Augustine

3. Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

5. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

6. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

7. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

8. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

10. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

11. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

12. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

14. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

15. Sentral Forme Houston

16. Modern B & B

17. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

18. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Houston Zoo

Top Houston Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Other attractions near Houston Zoo

Hermann Park

Houston Natural Science Museum

Children's Museum of Houston

Houston Museum of Fine Arts

Miller Outdoor Theater

Health Museum

Tudor Fieldhouse

Reckling Park

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