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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals 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.
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.
Things to do
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in East Downtown Houston
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
This place is the filthiest hotel i have ever been. The head board had stains on it. Chair was old bathroom looks hideous carpet stinks. It was a horrible experience. I checked out right away went to aloft
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Ashley is the best, she offered us a list of things to do like locals
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Stayed on 21st floor. No info for room service (food), considering its was a conceirge service room. Room had not been dusted in awhile. Cleaning lady vacumed neighboring room 8am on on a Sunday morning. Security garage gate remained open for at least 12 hours during an event at hotel, which anyone ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
The staff was very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gorgeous suite! Wish I could have stayed longer.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Please note there is no public parking and it is $45/ overnight. Otherwise it is a beautiful hotel. The staff is incredible as well.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Downtown Houston
Houston Convention District
If you're looking for things to see and do in Houston Convention District, ample dining options and great live music are highlights. You might also check out Kinder Lake while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Convention District Station to get around town.
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 Downtown Transit Center Station.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Fertitta Center or TDECU Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum 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.
