Lake Olympia
Houston
Visit Lake Olympia
Popular places to visit
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention center in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
Visit the heart of the American space industry in the control centre that put man on the moon.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Top hotels in Lake Olympia
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great location
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Staff was professional and patient. There is an automated checkin across from the front desk that is designed for automatic checkin. Room was a bit small but comfortable, I was only spending one night for the Houston marathon. There is a valet service but I parked in the garage across the ...
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Clean room
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was great.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great location.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Great friendly staff who went above and beyond to accommodate me. I arrived at the property at 1:00 pm and even though my check-in time was at 3:00, they offered to check me in 2 hours early without any hesitation. They knew I was running the Houston marathon on my return date and assured me that ...
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Olympia
Westchase
Visitors highly recommend Westchase for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Oaks Village while you're in town.
Astrodome
If you're spending time in Astrodome, check out sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
Texas Medical Center
Well-liked for its restaurants, museums, and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo is a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.
The Galleria
Travelers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Houston
If you're spending time in Southeast Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
