Hotels near Toyota Center

Toyota Center Introduction

The Toyota Center has been the home of the Houston Rockets National Basketball Association (NBA) team since the arena opened in 2003. Located in Downtown Houston, the Toyota Center is spread out over 6 city blocks and can hold up to 19,000 people. It rapidly became a popular music venue for major performings artists on tour, including Prince, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Beyoncé, among many others. If you want to push the boat out and enjoy some VIP treatment, you could try any of the arena's 103 luxury suites and several private club lounges.

Hotels near Toyota Center

Many of the hotels near the Toyota Center fall in the mid-range price bracket. There's also a large number of upscale hotels in the Downtown area. Most of these feature amenities such as indoor or outdoor pools, as well as fitness centers. The best time to visit the Toyota Center is from February to April, or from September to November. But if you're looking for a bargain and don't mind soaring temperatures and high humidity, hotels in the summer months usually drop their prices. Winters are mild but it can snow occasionally.

Where to stay near Toyota Center

Downtown Houston is the most convenient neighborhood for the Toyota Center, and it's where you'll find the biggest selection of restaurants, bars, shops, and hotels. Midtown, about 1.3 miles west of the Toyota Center, is a popular place to stay if you want to book a cozy, colonial-style bed and breakfast. From there, it's easy to reach other parts of the city. The Museum District, which is 3.5 miles from the Toyota Center, is an appealing neighborhood for art-lovers who want to have the renowned Menil Collection on their doorstep.

Things to see near Toyota Center

Baseball fans can walk 0.5 miles from the Toyota Center and take in a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park. The neighborhood is also the location for the Downtown Aquarium, which is 1.3 miles from the Toyota Center. You could also explore the Museum District, which includes the Children's Museum of Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. If you want to enjoy the great outdoors, try Houston's section of the Buffalo Bayou, a 52-mile waterway. You can stroll along the tranquil paths, or rent a kayak and explore the calm waters.

How to get to Toyota Center

Houston's public transportation network makes it easy to get to the Toyota Center. Choose from the Metro light rail system, which has stops near the arena, or hop on one of the regular buses that pass by. If you're driving, the Toyota Center is just off the I-69 and has space for 2,500 cars. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 21.7 miles from the Toyota Center, and takes about 30 minutes by car or up to 90 minutes by bus. Walking through Downtown is the most straightforward way to visit the local attractions.