Southeast Houston
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Popular places to visit
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.
Hermann Park
This expansive green space in the heart of the city offers places for exercising and relaxing, as well as a zoo and the Museum of Natural Science.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
If MD Anderson Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Texas Southern University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas Southern University during your travels in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston All Access Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Southeast Houston
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Great place to stay with family! Super comfortable and clean. Lots of amenities in and near hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Room was nice and cozy
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport
Nice staff with easy check in. Room was clean and cool.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Quality Suites Houston Hobby Airport
The proximity to Hobby Airport
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Hobby Airport, TX
Staff was amazing and attentive. Our room was clean, the amenities were enjoyable. We will be back for sure!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Park Place
The room was very clean the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Houston
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
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.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
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.
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.
