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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.
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 fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
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.
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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
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
Top hotels in University City
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Simply superb, breakfast, parking, clean rooms everything is good.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Fantastic Stay Close Too Everything Downtown. We Always Here When In The Lou
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Nice amenities with indoor pool, hot tub, breakfast, happy hour, free parking. Older room with wear and tear. Lock kept malfunctioning.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
I love the history of the hotel. My kids liked the pool and the hot tub was huge. My husband enjoyed the complimentary drink at the bar and tried something new. The art exhibit was neat as well. It was walking distance to everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Everything was really good! Nice staff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Zoo are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush forests are highlights. You might also check out World Chess Hall of Fame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
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