Old Central Travel Guide

Galveston

A coastal cityscape at sunset with tall buildings and a beach in the foreground.
A beach with rocky shores, a pier, amusement park rides, and a Ferris wheel.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy shore, and ocean waves.
A beach with waves and a clear sky.
A sailing ship with multiple masts and sails, carrying passengers, and flying the American flag.

Stay near popular Old Central attractions

Moody Mansion Museum

9.4/10 (11 reviews)
Find out about the history of Galveston with a stop at Moody Mansion Museum. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Rp560.015
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Rp519.369
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Next to the Cruise ship

Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins

Rp644.017
per adult
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Grand Galvez Ghost Tour Experience

Grand Galvez Tour Experience

Rp794.860
per adult
Grand Galvez Tour Experience
Galveston: Haunted Harbor Boat Tour

Galveston: Haunted Harbor Boat Tour

Rp934.864
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Haunted Harbor Boat Tour
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App

Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App

Rp176.134
per adult
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App
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Top hotels in Old Central

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 Rp2.287.058 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.287.058
Rp2.630.143 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is Rp1.274.266 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.274.266
Rp1.465.405 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,154 reviews)
"need maintance the rooms"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is Rp4.993.263 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp4.993.263
Rp6.256.792 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is Rp1.653.683 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp1.653.683
Rp1.901.735 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (359 reviews)
"Title: Awful experience—broken AC and hostile staff. Avoid. Rating: 1/5 Stars We paid $320 for a one-night stay, and it was a complete disaster. At 4:00 AM, the AC unit broke completely, stopped cooling, and began making a loud, unyielding noise. The night staff came up, told us there was nothing ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is Rp1.017.333 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.017.333
Rp1.169.933 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,247 reviews)
"Hotel is very old and unkept. Elevator Bays smelled like sewage. Structural settlement of the building made some doors difficult to open and close. Large cracks in the walls. Walls banged up and damaged throughout. Our room had air-conditioning condensate leak and door to balcony was stuck."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is Rp3.686.782 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.686.782
Rp4.239.799 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,230 reviews)
"It was as represented online. Vintage hotel on the beach. Nice pool. Clean. The pillows were great. I didn’t like that the bathroom had poor products in it. The hand soap left a film on your hands rather than clean them. The soaps in the tube with refillable, which is nasty tbh. There’s no telling ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Old Central

Find the best Old Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach.

A coastal road with houses and a beach.

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

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