East Downtown Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Shell Energy Stadium
Catch an event at Shell Energy Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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 lively festivals and great live music 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.

Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center

Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in East Downtown Houston

The Whitehall Houston
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hilton Americas-Houston
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Downtown Houston

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.

Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.

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

South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.

Houston Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.

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.