South Central Houston
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Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.
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 fascinating museums and great live music.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Bursting with works of art by international artists, this architecturally unique museum is one of Houston’s top cultural attractions.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Top hotels in South Central Houston
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Great
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Very nice staff super clean room
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Great staff, clean room
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
My stay was great. Location was perfect. I wasn’t far from places I needed to uber to. I will be back.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown
The receptionist was polite and professional. Room was clean, comfortable and updated. Being right off the highway made it convenient to get around Houston and it wasn’t too loud from inside the room. Perfect for a quick two night stay!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
The hotel was amazing, not the most convenient for us to go to family but it worked.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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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 Jesse H. Jones Hall – 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 Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography 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.
