Southeast Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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 theatre scene and lively festivals 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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

Texas Southern University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas Southern University during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Hermann Park
This expansive green space in the heart of the city offers places for exercising and relaxing, as well as a zoo and the Museum of Natural Science.
TDECU Stadium
Catch an event at TDECU Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Official Houston City Tour
Top hotels in Southeast Houston

Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
I needed pillows replaced. They didn't have them. So my group was shorted those, aside from that everything was ok
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Braeswood Bl
Breakfast is incorrect or rather not what I assumed. It consisted of coffee, bagged oatmeal and small muffins.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
The staff at the restaurant was very nice and the food was very good.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
The gentlemen that checked me in was so helpful and nice. The hotel looks exactly as pictured and the rooms were nice and clean. No complaints for my overnight stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
We were there for my wife’s annual cardiology check up. We ran into a problem that resulted in her hospitalization and an unplanned extension. I contacted the staff and they were very supportive and proactive in setting an additional stay at reasonable rates.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Studio 6 Houston, TX – Pearland/Medical Center
Great
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Houston

Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
