The Galleria Travel Guide
Houston
Visit The Galleria
Popular places to visit
The Galleria
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Galleria during your stay in Houston. While in this vibrant area, find time to visit its shops.
River Oaks District
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at River Oaks District during your trip to Houston. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Learn about the local history of Houston when you spend time at Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Williams Tower
You can learn about the history of Houston with a visit to Williams Tower. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Uptown Park
You can do some window-shopping at Uptown Park during your visit to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Ice at the Galleria
Enjoy an outing to Ice at the Galleria during your stay in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Color Factory Houston Ticket
Top hotels in The Galleria
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
"Was there for a wedding, there were a lot of options in the area for kids, staff was wonderful, would stay again!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Westin Galleria Houston
"Excelente hotel y en el centro comercial!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks
"We had had great time - everyone was exceptionally friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast was excellent. I also enjoyed the spa and the overall atmosphere of the property. Everything was well maintained, and the service made my stay relaxing and enjoyable. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Houston Near the Galleria
"Great stay, clean room, good sound insulation. I will stay next time"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
"Attached to the Galleria, the hotel is convenient if you want to shop 'til you drop, but is distant to the Houston downtown. I was there only for one night for a medical course, but the hotel lacks a restaurant of its own, with only a bar in the lobby area. There is food from the bar which is decent. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in The Galleria
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.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Rothko Chapel while you're exploring the area.
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.
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Fertitta Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
