Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Downtown St. Louis
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Gateway Arch National Park
This central park houses the Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion and Old Courthouse, and is a popular starting point for exploring the Mississippi River.
St. Louis Cathedral
After visiting St. Louis Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Old Courthouse
Some of America’s landmark legal battles, including the Dred Scott and Virginia Minor cases, were fought in this historic building in St. Louis.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
My kids loved it
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
The staff was friendly, accommodating and helpful. Hotel was clean and comfortable. I would stay here again
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Westin St. Louis
Great stay and good food.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
Staff were great. Hotel was clean. Fitness room was always busy. The elevator was extremely slow. Everything else was great though
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Louis
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center are a few top sights nearby.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center.
