Hotels in Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis

Known for being walkable and family-friendly, the Downtown St. Louis neighborhood offers many convenient options for restaurants and bars. Broaden your horizons with some local theater. Hotels in Downtown St. Louis provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the St. Louis area.

Sightseeing around Downtown St. Louis

Some top local attractions include the theaters, historic landmarks, and casinos. You can attend a show at Peabody Opera House, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Powell Symphony Hall. For cultural attractions, head to Soldiers Memorial Museum, City Museum, and Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum. Learn about the local history at Campbell House Museum, Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, and Old Post Office. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Meeting of the Waters Fountain, Centenary United Methodist Church, and St. Louis City Hall. Hours of family fun are waiting at St. Louis Children's Aquarium/World Aquarium, St. Louis Science Center, and St. Louis Zoo.

There's plenty to do in the area, such as shopping and attending sporting events. Scottrade Center, Busch Stadium, and Edward Jones Dome are great places to catch a game or event. You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Citygarden, Lucas Garden Park, and Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, take some time to really appreciate nature. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Laclede's Landing, Soulard Farmer's Market, and Saint Louis Galleria Mall. Chaifetz Arena, Gateway International Raceway, or GCS Ballpark will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Gateway Arch, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Christ Church Cathedral, Wainwright Building, and Kiener Plaza are other must-sees.

Getting around Downtown St. Louis

If you want to get around the city, 8th and Pine Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Stadium Station and Convention Center Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at St. Louis Gateway Station.

The closest major airport is St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.), located 11.6 miles (18.7 km) from Downtown St. Louis.