Title: Lafayette Square Travel Guide: Best of Lafayette Square, St. Louis Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Lafayette Square Travel Guide

## St. Louis

![Lafayette Square featuring a house and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292381/f746e8db-cb81-4d52-a7d7-3ec56595e9b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lafayette Square which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292381/7639bee4-8cac-403a-bf12-431a8cfaf676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lafayette Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292381/675e8fa8-499f-4790-a4d3-c63c69721af2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lafayette Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292381/aac68341-f590-4628-8df6-827b47ab52d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Lafayette Square

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

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#### Famous for its historic ice cream-colored houses and independent businesses, this characterful neighbourhood is the perfect place to shop, dine and relax.

Come to Lafayette Square to meet the “painted ladies.” These grand Victorian houses, painted in pastel shades, are so perfect that they look like dollhouses. It is partly because of these pretty buildings that this neighbourhood has flourished into the hip spot it is today. Unique stores, cafés and galleries and a lush green space are among its key attractions.

In the mid-19th century, some of St. Louis’ wealthiest citizens lived here. In 1896, a tornado devastated the square, setting off a period of decline that finally came to an end in the 1970s. It was then that the square’s iconic Victorian houses were restored and rebuilt. To see inside, visit in June or December, when the houses are open for just one day.

Find relics of the square’s history scattered all around. Look for the bronze statue of Senator Thomas Hart Benton and the marble statue of George Washington, which both date from the 1860s.

Purchase a morning coffee from one of the nearby cafés and enjoy it in the calm of Lafayette Park. This 30-acre (12-hectare) green space is one of the city’s oldest and loveliest. Next, head out to tour the many unique businesses that draw people from across the city. Browse quirky independent stores for the perfect souvenir. Pick up some art or simply window-shop at beautiful tiny galleries. Treat yourself to a massage at one of the square’s lovely spas.

As the sun goes down, choose from a wide range of bars and restaurants. Indulge your sweet tooth at a chocolate bar that specializes in dessert and sample local beer and spirits at a brewery and distillery.

Ride one of the buses running from downtown St. Louis that stops near Lafayette Square. Reach your destination and you will soon see how this small section of the city offers enough to fill an entire day.

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### Popular places to visit

![Union Station, St. Louis, MO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502868/8704491b-9324-4c56-89ed-94a638702313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Union Station

You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-Union-Station-St-Louis.d502868.Attraction)

![St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3284/67189e41-0060-455b-85a9-ab65c9125a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Busch-Stadium-St-Louis.d502872.Attraction)

![Gateway Arch showing a city, city views and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502855/34e3411a-eeba-4fa1-95fe-3ad9b54938f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gateway Arch

Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gateway-Arch-Downtown-St-Louis.d502855.Attraction)

![Aerial view of vibrant downtown St. Louis with Enterprise Center and St. Louis Wheel, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502873/da730472-6151-40a1-b074-013a6c50d0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Enterprise Center

Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Enterprise-Center-St-Louis.d502873.Attraction)

![St. Louis Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502878/51adfd0a-5175-4aa9-aa40-2221835ea3ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Zoo

In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-Zoo-St-Louis.d502878.Attraction)

![Forest Park which includes a pond, flowers and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635823456129/8a0353b6-e0c6-4e86-b04a-b6ff6d82d7ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Forest Park

Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Forest-Park-St-Louis.d6005687.Attraction)

### Things to do

![St. Louis: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47668485/dd78fc5b-2837-423e-80a2-c4dfd8151a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

£18

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-louis-ghost-tour-sinister-sins-shadows.a47668485.activity-details)

![Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1357747/5cac0135-b8b0-4916-b5c1-48e8a0a93aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

£22

per adult

**84%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lemp-haunted-neighborhood-walking-tour.a1357747.activity-details)

![Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49595158/04b4ccdd-3590-44c6-ae14-398df578c2e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App

£6

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-st-louis-smartphone-guided-audio-walking-tour-app.a49595158.activity-details)

![St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5257552/1f1e2299-6524-41f1-9c5b-50c65e5dd13b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

£24

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-louis-ghost-tours-sinister-sins-shadows-ghost-tour.a5257552.activity-details)

![Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46051486/4ca2bb68-86bc-4a3d-a7eb-e432157373a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise

£127

per adult

**84%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-louis-premium-small-group-tour-with-arch-river-cruise.a46051486.activity-details)

![St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49269846/95dbaecc-d0df-4a0c-a007-7dc95eddf58f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour

£11

per traveller

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-louis-self-guided-driving-and-walking-audio-tour.a49269846.activity-details)

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## Top hotels in Lafayette Square

![Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546300/546271/e43b9580_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

2 South 4th Street St. Louis MO

£141

12 Apr - 13 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,361 reviews)

I have never stayed at a Drury but if you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel, then this is the one! The rooms were very clean every day and the food (not just the breakfast, you get some free drinks and dinners between 5:30-7:30pm) was delicious. My family and I enjoyed the Drury and plan to ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

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![Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26572/3056142b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

2211 Market Street St. Louis MO

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£98

14 Apr - 15 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,888 reviews)

Great breakfast and loved the daily happy hour!

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

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![Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18144/5c61cbf8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

7750 Carondelet Avenue St. Louis MO

£87

19 Apr - 20 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,110 reviews)

Stay was wonderful. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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![21C Museum Hotel St Louis ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89164600/89164592/bd7064dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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21C Museum Hotel St Louis 

1528 Locust street St. Louis MO

£134

5 Apr - 6 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,688 reviews)

Overall a great hotel, nice location, easy valet. It was inconvenient that an elevator was down, we waited for 5 cycles to run before we were able to get to the lobby around breakfast.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

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![Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82600/82568/76ca3207_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis

777 Casino Center Drive Maryland Heights MO

£106

6 Apr - 7 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Maryland Heights. Enjoy free parking, 7 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (2,201 reviews)

Great hotel for the hockey tournament... very nice staff... great location. The air quality was poor nearing the casino and awful inside... otherwise a great stay

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

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![Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14877/c1e52387_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

315 Chestnut St St. Louis MO

£149

12 Apr - 13 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (3,980 reviews)

Clean, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

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### Other neighbourhoods around Lafayette Square

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-The-Gate.dx553248635976474004)

![Soulard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634993813110/772699ae-c004-41dd-b7b2-699b703bad53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-Soulard.dx553248634993813110)

![Love this hotel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3284/7d953ffd-a093-422e-8101-35af3b9eb6fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown West

 While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-Downtown-West.dx553248635976473134)

![St. Louis, Missouri - 08.22.2021 - Brookings Hall on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502875/5ca38745-4153-4e94-ab7e-09c532468b9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-Midtown.dx553248635976008329)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kosciusko

 While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-Kosciusko.dx981463269739024384)

![Meeting of the Waters Fountain showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555612576/762dd336-6149-4976-83d5-b2545c390515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown St. Louis

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

 Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-Downtown-St-Louis.dx800136)

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