Central Southwest Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Central Southwest
Popular places to visit
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Central Southwest
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
They had us waiting for hours before we could check in they said the system was down and they did not give us any accommodations they were double booking rooms our room had no toilet paper. I will Never stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Amazing location. Amazing staff and even nicer rooms
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Polite stuff, clean room, nice view,
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
It was my first visit in Houston but I had a great time staying in this hotel ..Stuff is friendly specially Miss Martha the front desk who send me an early surprise gift inside my room despite my birthday still far away on March .☺️the food is great ❤️the hotel is very clean .and it’s convenient ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Staffing extremely nice and helpful!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Southwest
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
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.
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
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 Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U Station to see more of the city.
Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby
Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highland Village and Richmond Avenue while you're in town.
The Galleria
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.
