Houston Convention District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Discovery Green
There’s much to do at this bustling downtown park, but it’s also a great place to come and do nothing at all.
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.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals 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.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Houston Convention District
Marriott Marquis Houston
This is the perfect hotel if attending Astros games or if you want to be poolside for an evening. The Texas shaped pool/lazy river does not disappoint, I was surprised by how big the area is. Our room was clean and the rooms can get cold if you like to set the temp low.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Americas-Houston
Embassy Suites Houston Downtown
Terrible, room dirty .. sheets dirty, old room smell, double charged my credit card .. just terrible.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hampton Inn Houston Downtown
Friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
The room #840 was not up to the level of this high end Hotel! I would have had a nicer room at a local name brand hotel. The valet was great, front desk was nice but did not seem to mind putting us in this room. The Monarch had great staff and drinks were great! The hotel is great other than the ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Houston Convention District
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.
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.
East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Continental Club 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.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
