South Central Houston
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant 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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Houston Methodist Hospital
If Houston Methodist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Things to do
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
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Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
I didn’t have breakfast but purchased drinks.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
Staff was very friendly. The room was very clean. The only issue that we encountered is the pillows are horrible
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Everyone is always friendly as usual!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Daniel who was the bartender on duty when we checked in could not have been nicer. Room was more than fine. Clean hotel. One thing that did bother us from a security standpoint: anyone without a key can access any floor in the hotel. This is a big security concern.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Houston Fire Museum and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.
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 Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U 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 Downtown Transit Center 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.
