What's South Central Houston like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, why not consider South Central Houston? Take in some culture at Houston Natural Science Museum and Houston Museum of Fine Arts. There's plenty more to see, including Children's Museum of Houston and Hermann Park.
Where are the best places to stay in South Central Houston?
We have 1190 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top lodging choices in South Central Houston:
MyCrib Houston Hostel
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi
Wanderstay Boutique Hotel
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi
La Maison in Midtown an urban B&B
City centre B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Central location
InterContinental Houston, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Terrace • Central location
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Art Deco hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free pool cabanas • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour health club • Bar • Central location
How to get to South Central Houston
Flying to:
- Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU), 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from South Central Houston
- Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field), 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from South Central Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from South Central Houston
Getting to South Central Houston on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Elgin/Third Ward Station
- TSU/UH Athletics District Station
- Ensemble/HCC Station
Things to see and do in and around South Central Houston
What to see in South Central Houston
- Rice University
- Texas Southern University
- University of Houston
- Hermann Park
- 2209 Dowling Street
Things to do in South Central Houston
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts
- Houston Zoo
- Main Street Theater - Rice Village
- Ensemble Theatre