5 minwalk to campus, about
Hotel ICON
220 Main Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: The Big Casino Bar, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Preston, about 2 min on foot
Campus visit stays
Hotels near University of Houston, Downtown
Houston, TXPublic university
5min walk,closest stay
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Your visit starts atNot pinned down yetMinutes on this page run to the edge of campus. Check your tour confirmation.
CommencementAsk the schoolWe haven't confirmed the ceremony venue from the school's own page yet.
Closest stayHotel ICONAbout a 5-minute walk from campus.
The short answer
The closest place to stay is Hotel ICON, about a 5-minute walk from campus. 19 places to stay are no more than about a 20-minute walk away (1 within about 5 minutes, 4 within about 10 minutes). Nearest rail stop: UH-Downtown, about 1 minute on foot. Coffee before the tour: Fifth Vessel, about 3 minutes away.
What these minutes run to
We have not pinned down where tours begin here, so minutes run to the nearest edge of the mapped campus. A big campus can add ten minutes or more on foot to the meeting spot. Map dated November 2026. The full method
Where to stay near University of Houston, Downtown
To campus
The hotel has
A short walk away
36 places to stay
Reading the cards: minutes are our estimates from map distance, so they say "about". Breakfast, suites and kitchens are what each hotel brand promises across its hotels, not something we checked room by room. The places listed under a hotel are the closest ones within roughly a 10-minute walk of its door.
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8 minwalk to campus, about
Moxy Houston Downtown
412 Main Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Taste Kitchen + Bar, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Preston, about 1 min on foot
9 minwalk to campus, about
Sam Houston Hotel
Hilton · Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Texas Coney Island #2, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Preston, about 3 min on foot
10 minwalk to campus, about
The Lancaster Hotel
701 Texas Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Station 8 Coffe, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Theater District (westbound), about 2 min on foot
12 minwalk to campus, about
Magnolia Hotel Houston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1100 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Mendocino Farms, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 8 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Capitol, about 1 min on foot
12 minwalk to campus, about
Hyatt Place Houston / Downtown
1114 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Mendocino Farms, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 8 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Capitol, about 1 min on foot
13 minwalk to campus, about
Club Quarters Hotel, Houston, Downtown
720 Fannin Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Table 7 Bistro, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 7 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Capitol, about 1 min on foot
13 minwalk to campus, about
Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center
1314 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Irma's Southwest Grill, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Capitol, about 4 min on foot
13 minwalk to campus, about
AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown
723 Main Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 8 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Main, about 1 min on foot
14 minwalk to campus, about
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
806 Main Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Jimmy John's, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 8 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 9 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Main, about 1 min on foot
15 minwalk to campus, about
Aloft Houston Downtown
820 Fannin Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Table 7 Bistro, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Rusk, about 2 min on foot
15 minwalk to campus, about
The Westin Houston Downtown
1520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Convention District (eastbound), about 4 min on foot
16 minwalk to campus, about
Le Meridien Houston Downtown
Le Méridien · 1121 Walker Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Table 7 Bistro, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 5 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Central Station Rusk, about 1 min on foot
17 minwalk to campus, about
Hampton Inn Houston Downtown
710 Crawford Street, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 5 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Convention District (eastbound), about 2 min on foot
19 minwalk to campus, about
Marriott Marquis Houston
1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Xochi, about 2 min on foot, and 22 more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Convention District (eastbound), about 1 min on foot
20 minwalk to campus, about
Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center
904 Dallas Street, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
- Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Main Street Square (southbound), about 1 min on foot
20 minwalk to campus, about
SpringHill Suites Houston Downtown/Convention Center
914 Dallas Street, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Main Street Square (southbound), about 2 min on foot
20 minwalk to campus, about
Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Einstein Bros. Bagels, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Train or tram stop: Bell, about 4 min on foot
20 minwalk to campus, about
Courtyard Houston Downtown/Convention Center
916 Dallas Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Main Street Square (southbound), about 2 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
1300 Lamar Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Otto's, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 2 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Main Street Square (southbound), about 6 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
The Laura Hotel
Autograph Collection · 1070 Dallas Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: McCormick & Schmick's, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Main Street Square (southbound), about 3 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton
400 Dallas Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Otto's, about 2 min on foot, and 17 more close by
- Train or tram stop: Bell, about 7 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown
1515 Dallas Street, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: The Grove, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 2 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Convention District (eastbound), about 6 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 5 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Convention District (eastbound), about 7 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Athens Hotel Suites
Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Houston food park, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Phoenicia Speciality Foods, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Main Street Square (southbound), about 7 min on foot
7 mindrive to campus, about
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown
1616 Main Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Your Pie, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Randalls, about 10 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Downtown Transit Center, about 4 min on foot
7 mindrive to campus, about
The Whitehall
1700 Smith Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Liberty Grill, about 3 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Randalls, about 8 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Bell, about 6 min on foot
7 mindrive to campus, about
Best Western Plus Downtown Inn & Suites
915 West Dallas Street, Houston
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Seaside Lounge, about 3 min on foot, and 8 more close by
7 mindrive to campus, about
Holiday Inn Express Houston-Downtown Convention Center
1810 Bell Street, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Subway, about 4 min on foot, and 17 more close by
- Pharmacy: Mid Town Specialty RX Pharmacy, about 10 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
San Jacinto Apartments
Serviced apartments
- Somewhere to eat: Gypsy Poet, about 3 min on foot, and 19 more close by
- Groceries: Randalls, about 7 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Randalls Pharmacy, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: McGowen, about 4 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Oakwood at Archstone Midtown
10 Oak Court, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Subway, about 4 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Randalls, about 10 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 6 min on foot
9 mindrive to campus, about
Downtowner Inns
2510 Hamilton Street, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Phil & Derek's Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, about 5 min on foot, and 2 more close by
- Pharmacy: Mid Town Specialty RX Pharmacy, about 5 min on foot
9 mindrive to campus, about
Cottage Garden
Inn / B&B · 911 Bayland Avenue
- Somewhere to eat: Rivas Coffee, about 8 min on foot, and 5 more close by
10 mindrive to campus, about
Sleep Inn Near Downtown North
2475 North Freeway, Houston, TX
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Shipley Do-Nuts, about 5 min on foot, and 7 more close by
10 mindrive to campus, about
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Heights/I-10
3220 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX
- Somewhere to eat: Starbucks, about 5 min on foot, and 23 more close by
- Groceries: Kroger, about 8 min on foot
10 mindrive to campus, about
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Downtown
Motel
- Somewhere to eat: Wendy's, about 3 min on foot, and 5 more close by
- Groceries: Fiesta Mart, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Moody Park, about 8 min on foot
Graduation weekend at University of Houston, Downtown
We haven't yet confirmed the ceremony venue for University of Houston, Downtown from its own commencement page, so the walk times here run to campus only.
Rooms close to campus tend to go first for commencement, often months ahead and with a two-night minimum. If the walkable ones are gone, sort the list by the 10-minute drive chip and look one town over. Our graduation weekend guide covers timing.
Seeing another school on this trip?
The closest campuses we cover, with our drive estimate from University of Houston, Downtown (map distance, no traffic).
Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX · about a 7-minute driveUniversity of HoustonHouston, TX · about an 8-minute driveRice UniversityHouston, TX · about a 10-minute driveUniversity of Houston, Clear LakeHouston, TX · about a 48-minute drive
Worth doing before you book
- Look at your tour confirmation: the meeting spot can differ by day or by program.
- Ask the hotel about parking; near many campuses it costs extra or is off site.
- Touring two schools in one day? Leave room for lunch and the drive between them.
- For move-in or graduation, ask about minimum stays and the cancellation deadline.
University of Houston, Downtown gear for the ride home
A hat for the tour, a hoodie for the acceptance letter, a frame for the far end of it all. Each button runs an Amazon search for that item with the school's name filled in.
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Questions parents ask
Is there a hotel you can walk to University of Houston, Downtown from?
Hotel ICON, Moxy Houston Downtown, Sam Houston Hotel are no more than about a 10-minute walk from campus. In all, 19 places to stay are within about 20 minutes on foot.
Where do campus tours start at University of Houston, Downtown?
We have not pinned down where tours begin here, so minutes run to the nearest edge of the mapped campus. A big campus can add ten minutes or more on foot to the meeting spot.
Where should we stay for University of Houston, Downtown graduation?
We haven't confirmed the ceremony venue yet. Book as early as the hotels allow, and widen the search to a short drive if the walkable rooms are taken.
Are there hotels with free breakfast near University of Houston, Downtown?
Yes. Within about a 20-minute walk: Hyatt Place Houston / Downtown, Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center, Hampton Inn Houston Downtown. Free breakfast is each brand's standard, so confirm it for your dates.
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