Houston

Travel Guide

Houston
Houston
Houston
Houston
Houston

Houston Travel Guide Video

Through booms and busts in the oil industry, this Texas city has built and maintained great cultural attractions and diverse culinary experiences.

Houston’s beautiful Downtown District features walkable streets and towering high-rises. Several buildings have free observation decks. Bring kids to the Downtown Aquarium to meet fascinating marine animals. At Discovery Green have a quiet lunch break on the large lawn, ice skate in winter or attend an exciting special event. Find some of Houston’s 10,000 restaurants and clubs and bars around Market Square and throughout the city. Sample Texas Barbecue and ethnic foods from 70 countries.

For spectator sports, watch the Astros play baseball in Minute Maid Park and the Rockets play basketball at the Toyota Center. Get some exercise starting at the Water Works and heading west along the meandering 52-mile (84-kilometer) Buffalo Bayou through Buffalo Bayou Park.

Use the METRORail to travel south of Midtown to the Museum District. Spend several days in the widely varied attractions, including the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Children’s Museum of Houston, Museum of Fine Arts and Holocaust Museum Houston. The Contemporary Arts Museum, the Menil Collection and the Art Car Museum have interesting collections and free entry.

Nearby, walk around the campus of Rice University to see its historic brick buildings, beautiful tree-covered spaces, groomed quads and Rice Stadium, a great college football arena, where President John Kennedy made his speech urging Americans to send a man to the moon. In the large Hermann Park, visit the Houston Zoo and Cockrell Butterfly Center, both with fascinating creatures.

Continue south to enjoy NFL and pre-game tailgating at NRG Stadium. For sports events you won’t typically find outside Texas, visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in the same area.

Space Center Houston is one of the area’s top attractions, about a 40-minute drive southeast of Downtown Houston. Step inside the Starship Gallery to see the Skylab Trainer Module, where astronauts trained for space missions. Travel another 40 minutes to the coastline at Galveston. Watch for dolphins leaping through the waves as you ride the free car ferry to Goat Island.

Where to stay in Houston

Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Downtown Houston

4/5(25 area reviews)

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

Downtown Houston
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The Galleria

4.5/5(15 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.

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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
Menil Collection featuring interior views and art

Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.

Montrose
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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.

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Houston Heights

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.

Houston Heights
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Houston, TX
The price is S$152 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
S$152
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,469 reviews)
"It was alright a place to sleep and be in downtown"

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$152 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
S$152
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,148 reviews)
"Elevators were broken."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Hilton Americas-Houston
Hilton Americas-Houston
4 out of 5
1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX
The price is S$240 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$240
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,338 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Hilton Americas-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.
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,694 reviews)
"Convenient location to much of Houston's attractions, spacious room and stylish decor. Staff pleasant and accommodating. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
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! (2,130 reviews)
"Check in was very easy. The staff at the front desk were very nice. The hotel is a bit qu"

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Hotel Ylem
Rusk House Serviced Apartments
Rusk House Serviced Apartments
4.5 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Suite B, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Daikin Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews)
"Love everything about it!! Definitely will stay again"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Rusk House Serviced Apartments
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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Reviews of Houston

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city - love this place - fabulous dining options, great sports and theatre and friendly people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Plenty to do across Houston. I recommend hiring a car or having a means to travel . Downtown is very picturesque and there is a very good atmosphere down there .midtown was a very fun place to get a drink and relax .

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very nice city with great transport links

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We love Houston, there’s plenty to do and we have family here.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

For the price paid it was a nice place to stop. Easy access to interstate to get around, staff seemed friendly. Overall a good stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I loved my trip to Houston and have plenty of great memories from this trip! I’m sad to be home...