Hotels in Victoria, TX

Resting in South Texas lies Victoria, a quaint town and the county seat of Victoria County. This charming city has a lot to offer—from fishing and hiking to museums and art galleries, there is plenty to do and see while staying in top Victoria hotels. Watch monkeys swing from trees and other exotic wildlife at The Texas Zoo, observe world-class art at The Nave Museum, and shop the day away from the local farmers’ market when you visit Victoria. Just a few hours from the Houston airport and the buzzing metropolis of Austin, Victoria makes for the perfect weekend getaway.

For a bustling weekend morning of strolling and shopping, make your way to the local Victoria Farmers’ Market, nearby hotels in Victoria. This year-round open-air farmers' market features all the freshest seasonal veggies, meat, eggs, jellies, jams, honey, pickles, salsa, baked goods, plants, wines, handmade crafts, and more, all from local farms and small businesses in town. Plan to hit the market from 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday of the year.

Especially if traveling with little ones, you can’t miss the opportunity to explore the wonderful Texas Zoo. This animal sanctuary offers a wide array of native and exotic wildlife, plus a petting zoo, aviary, and fun camps for kids. The zoo makes it their mission to foster stewardship and conservation of the natural world by connecting people with wildlife from Texas and beyond and to help educate visitors on the local Victoria environment and the surrounding Coastal Bend region. While strolling the zoo grounds, you’ll come across over 75 species of animals, plus a large collection of rescue animals that could not be returned to the wild or otherwise cared for. Learn about creatures big and small from this incredible zoo just outside Victoria hotels in town.

Any history buff visiting Victoria should consider making a worthy stop at the Museum of the Coastal Bend to learn about the region's heritage, including Spanish colonial artifacts, primitive hunting tools, and other fascinating Texas history. The museum works to expand an appreciation for the heritage of the Texas Coastal Bend through interesting exhibits, collections, and educational activities. Spend an hour or two touring through the permanent exhibit, which displays the last 13,000 years of Texas history, and discover the unique history behind the first inhabitants of the Coastal Bend region. This includes the French, Spanish, and Mexican colonists, up to the amalgamation of diverse influences that have shaped modern Texan culture. Before heading back to the best Victoria hotels for the evening, stop inside the MCB store to shop for a memento to bring back home including books and educational items that tell the history of Victoria and the Texas Coastal region.

Enjoy your time in Victoria, Texas, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in The Woodlands, Katy, and Pearland.