Historic Downtown Galveston Travel Guide

Galveston

Historic Downtown Galveston
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun

Popular places to visit

Texas Seaport Museum

Texas Seaport Museum

You can study the exhibits at Texas Seaport Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Texas Seaport Museum

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Port of Galveston

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston

Pier 21

Find out about the history of Galveston when you spend time at Pier 21. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Pier 21

Strand Theatre

Enjoy a show at Strand Theatre, a popular theatre in Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

Strand Theatre

Grand 1894 Opera House

Enjoy a performance at Grand 1894 Opera House, a popular theatre in Galveston. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Grand 1894 Opera House

Things to do

Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

Rp477.630
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Rp301.401
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Visit The Bryan Museum

The Bryan Museum Admission

Rp247.050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Haunted Strand Street

Strand Street Ghost Tour App - Location Aware/built in EMF Reader

Rp160.583
per adult
Strand Street Ghost Tour App - Location Aware/built in EMF Reader
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Rp494.100
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Rp574.396
per adult
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Galveston

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3 out of 5
28 Pier 21, Galveston, TX
The price is Rp2.013.713 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
Rp2.013.713
Rp2.315.770 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,752 reviews)
"This hotel is adorable and so clean! Ms. Dee check this in when we arrived. Harbor House is very lucky to have Miss Dee working for them. She is pleasant, friendly, and you can tell she likes her job. She is so fun to talk to. She gave us a lot of information for dinner where to walk around just ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX
The price is Rp3.153.465 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp3.153.465
Rp3.645.506 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Everyone was perfect except the girl working the counter for breakfast was rude and unwelcoming. The room was great! Front desk great! Valet great! We will do this again!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is Rp1.791.969 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.791.969
Rp2.060.764 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,919 reviews)
"Love this place"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is Rp1.001.100 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.001.100
Rp1.151.265 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7/10 Good! (3,571 reviews)
"Staff was great. Breakfast was hot and good. Bed slept well. Coffee and water all day. Older, but cheap and by beach and Kroger and excellent restaurant named doc holidays."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is Rp927.269 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp927.269
Rp1.066.359 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,651 reviews)

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

3 out of 5
2901 63RD STREET, Galveston, TX
The price is Rp1.276.402 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.276.402
Rp1.467.863 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,784 reviews)
"Safe area and very clean"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Galveston

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Strand Historic District

Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Port of Galveston while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Strand Historic District
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East End

If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

East End
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San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.

San Jacinto
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Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and Silk Stocking Historic District.

Kempner Park
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Fort Crockett

While Fort Crockett may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston.

Fort Crockett
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East Beach

While East Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Seawall and Stewart Beach.

East Beach

Historic Downtown Galveston Travel Guide