East End

Galveston

The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas. #Architecture
The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas. #Architecture
Beautiful vintage homes of the historical district in Galveston, Texas.; Shutterstock ID 248841316
An architectural treasure predating the the great Galveston hurricane of 1900.

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Top hotels in East End

The Mansion on 17th

The Mansion on 17th

3.5 out of 5
511 17th St Galveston TX
The price is €152 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
€152
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (783 reviews)
Lovely historic home, very friendly and accomodating staff. Perfectly easy and relaxing stay. We would recommend and stay again.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Mansion on 17th
The George Manor

The George Manor

4 out of 5
1502 Market St Galveston TX
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)
Beautiful grounds and wonderful hosts

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The George Manor
My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star

My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star

Galveston TX
The price is €509 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
€509
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Our first of many trips to Galveston! Loved the place!Comfortable, Close and Complete!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star
The 1890 Freeman House

The 1890 Freeman House

2 out of 5
1711 Postoffice St Galveston TX
The price is €167 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
€167
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Awesome proximity to the strand. Clean, comfortable, and management is very responsive.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The 1890 Freeman House
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 €139 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€139
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,046 reviews)
Awesome hotel and staff! Thank you for the great experience on my first trip/visit to Texas.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is €60 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€60
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (278 reviews)
It could use an update but who cares. It was clean and quiet. Near the beach and a lot of eating places. Breakfast good. I would stay here again.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
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Other neighbourhoods around East End

One of our favorite little weekend getaways is a quick 45 minute drive from Houston. The Hotel Galvez and Spa has been the grand hotel of the Galveston sea wall since 1911. Originally built to help Galveston tourism recover from the devastation of the great hurricane of 1900 that almost ended the life of this island city. Charming architecture, beautiful pool, great bars and amenities. Given its age and history it has more than a few ghost stories as well. The Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like East End Historic District and Seawall Beach.

San Jacinto
In front of the hotel.

Historic Downtown Galveston

While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.

Historic Downtown Galveston
In front of the hotel.

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 Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Strand Historic District
Morning light on historic church on Galveston Island, Texas.

Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.

Kempner Park
Devil Riders, Anisomorpha buprestoides, family Phasmatidae

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
If find yourself in Galveston and you want to get away from the Seawall crowds then this is a great beach to visit. Most days you’ll find that it isn’t crowded at all, only a few people around. Follow the picturesque white boardwalk to a trail that will lead you to the beach. Be sure to stop and smell the many flowers along the way—just remember to keep off the dunes and watch out for rattlesnakes.

Old Central

If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.

Old Central


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