South Central Houston
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Architecturally stunning and filled with pieces by renowned artists of the world, this museum is a must-see for art lovers.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Staff was great at check in! Room very clean.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Incredible staff, great service all around, beautiful corner suite
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Clean room, excellent staff, kind and respectful.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
Minimal breakfast/continental, small area to grab food. Rooms and facility very clean, looks newly renovated & well done. Front office/desk guy was very nice. Easy check in/out process. Convenient location for Midtown outting. I would stay here again & recommend this place.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Staff was over the top courteous The food was not like it use to be.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Room was great. Staff even better.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District 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 of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Jesse H. Jones Hall to Houston City Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.
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.
