South Central Houston, TX
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.
Houston Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Houston Zoo home during your trip to Houston? Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
University of Houston
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Houston, during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Houston Museum of Fine Arts during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
South Central Houston Hotel Deals
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Surprisingly average - with a few serious "low-lights". I sat for nearly 30 minutes waiting for a server to take a breakfast order yesterday. No water, no coffee, just waiting, while they walked around me. I had the worst pizza EVER at the bar - had to send it back. It was a mess of sodium and grease, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
A clean and spacious room and parking area available.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Menu and food is very good. Staff provide support in all services and ensure satisfaction. Will be coming back.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sentral Forme Houston
Clean and spacious room with kitchen, friendly staff, lots of parking stalls, gigantic 24 hour gym with hydro massage lounger.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Excellent service. Probably the best I’ve experience in any hotel in the past couple of years. The staff was going above and beyond to make the stay enjoyable!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighborhoods around South Central Houston
Greater Third Ward
While you're in Greater Third Ward, take in top sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Characterized by a vibrant nightlife and young residents, this central Houston neighborhood boasts Ensemble Theatre, the largest African-American theater company in the US, and various parks like Midtown Park and Elizabeth Baldwin Park. Easily accessible via METRORail Red Line.
East Downtown Houston
Get to know East Downtown Houston and its many features like its restaurants and live music. You might want to explore sights like Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues, and you can jump on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the city.
Museum District
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. You can visit top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum, and jump on the metro at Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U Station to see more of the city.
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 the city at Bell Station or Downtown Transit Center Station.
Downtown Houston
Largest central business district in Texas, this area boasts major league sports venues, a vibrant Theater District, and shopping options like GreenStreet. Easily navigate with public transportation options like METRORail and bus lines.
