Title: Lafayette Square Travel Guide: Best of Lafayette Square, St. Louis Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lafayette Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Lafayette-Square-St-Louis-Hotels.0-n6292381-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to St. Louis](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-St-Louis.d178309.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in St. Louis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-St-Louis.d178309.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lafayette Square Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lafayette-Square.d6292381.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lafayette Square Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lafayette-Square.d6292381.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lafayette Square Travel Guide ## St. Louis ![Lafayette Square featuring a house and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199627-Saint-Louis.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lafayette Square](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/544000/544544-saint-louis.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lafayette Square](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199948-Lafayette-Square-Missouri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lafayette Square](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199945-Lafayette-Square-Missouri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lafayette Square](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199946-Lafayette-Square-Missouri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lafayette Square Things to do Hotels Where to stay [St. Louis travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis.dx178309) #### 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. --- ### 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 acclaimed art galleries 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 great live music 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) ![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) ![City Museum which includes a city as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069375/9c9cf1e3-08a6-4fe4-b5aa-d4451abeb6f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Museum This quirky children’s museum invites visitors to crawl through whales, climb into tree houses and whiz down three-story slides. [](https://expedia.co.uk/City-Museum-Downtown-West.d6069375.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 £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-louis-ghost-tour-sinister-sins-shadows.a47668485.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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-st-louis-smartphone-guided-audio-walking-tour-app.a49595158.activity-details) ![Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5257552/b4659624-7f65-40c9-a170-6266a1de13ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour £22 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) #### Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise £125 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-st-louis-small-group-tour-w-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) ![St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47712556/5e48de69-a78b-4315-bccd-6ae9dafd98a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch £129 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-louis-premium-driving-tour-with-boat-ride-arch.a47712556.activity-details) [See all activities in St. Louis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-St-Louis.d178309.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Lafayette Square ![Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14877/335a172e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch 315 Chestnut St St. Louis MO £109 17 Jan - 18 Jan 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! (4,040 reviews) Great view Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=14877&PinnedHotelID=14877&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6292381) ![Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22520/w3837h2560x0y0-a6354f1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch) 333 Washington Ave St. Louis MO £85 23 Jan - 24 Jan 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 helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews) No, the room wasn't spotless. One of the ottomans underneath the desk has some type of white crumbs or something on it. Other than that, the hospitality was nice. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=22520&PinnedHotelID=22520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6292381) ![Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8140000/8132000/8131949/4b87c2a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 421 N 8th St St. Louis MO £86 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,191 reviews) Wonderful stay Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=8131949&PinnedHotelID=8131949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6292381) ![21C Museum Hotel St Louis ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89164600/89164592/cd6b7758_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 21C Museum Hotel St Louis 1528 Locust street St. Louis MO £128 11 Feb - 12 Feb 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! (1,539 reviews) Good vibe Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=89164592&PinnedHotelID=89164592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6292381) ![Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18144/b3c5d3cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay 7750 Carondelet Avenue St. Louis MO £82 24 Jan - 25 Jan 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! (3,069 reviews) Breakfast was fresh, Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=18144&PinnedHotelID=18144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6292381) ![Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546300/546271/78b2a688_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch 2 South 4th Street St. Louis MO £125 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,305 reviews) First time staying at a Drury hotel. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was better than most. Could make a meal of happy hour food which exceeded our expectations. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=546271&PinnedHotelID=546271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6292381) [See all 1,778 properties in Lafayette Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6292381) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Louis-The-Gate.dx553248635976474004) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/479000/479808-Soulard.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) ![St. Louis showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21573-Saint-Louis.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 St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. 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