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Rice University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the lively festivals 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 theatre scene and lively festivals.
Main Street Theater - Rice Village
You can get tickets for a performance at Main Street Theater - Rice Village on your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston All Access Admission Ticket
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Room wasn’t vacuumed real well and there were bloody fingerprints on the bedroom wall near mirror and on bathroom door. Employees at desk were nice.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
Room was nice, clean and close to midtown
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Everything was nice except the pillows, if you can even call them that. Pillows should be trashed.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Great hotel - feels like a moment of vacation while going to the medical center
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Very nice and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Love the intercontinental
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
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.
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