Southeast Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
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 lively festivals.
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.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Why not meet the animals who call Cockrell Butterfly Center home during your holiday in Houston? Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
If MD Anderson Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck
Houston Sightseeing Tour 2.5-hour Air-Conditioned City Tour
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Austin and Houston Bundle
Top hotels in Southeast Houston
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hotel Park Place
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Houston
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Continental Club 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hotels Near Southeast Houston, Houston
- Downtown Houston Hotels
- Texas Medical Center Hotels
- Houston Central Business District Hotels
- Midtown Hotels
- South Central Houston Hotels
- Houston Museum District Hotels
- Greater Third Ward Hotels
- East Downtown Houston Hotels
- University Place Hotels
- Braeswood Place Hotels
- Central Southwest Hotels
- Greater Hobby Area Hotels
- Southbelt/Ellington Hotels
- Greater East End Hotels
- MacGregor Hotels
- Museum Park Hotels
- OST - South Union Hotels
- Riverside Terrace Hotels
- Edgebrook Hotels
- Gulfgate/Pine Valley Hotels