Downtown St. John's Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building with a slanted roof and large glass windows.
A modern building with a glass facade and a stone entrance.
A multi-level atrium with glass railings and tiled floors.
A bronze statue of a man with a walking stick in a park.
A monument with statues of soldiers and a central figure raising a sword.

Stay near popular Downtown St. John's attractions

A storefront with a sign for 'Open Late Night For Food Service' and 'Fresh Live Atlantic Lobster'.

George Street

8.8/10 (1,713 reviews)
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
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Activities

St. John's and Cape Spear Tour, small group up to 10 guests.

St. John's and Cape Spear Tour, small group up to 10 guests.

AU$89
per adult
St. John's and Cape Spear Tour, small group up to 10 guests.
St. John's Audio Walking Tour

St. John's Audio Walking Tour

AU$12
per adult
St. John's Audio Walking Tour
Haunted St. John's Pub Crawl

Haunted St. John's Pub Crawl

AU$54
per adult
Haunted St. John's Pub Crawl
St. John's 3 Hour Newfoundland Food Tour

St. John's 3 Hour Newfoundland Food Tour

AU$136
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
St. John's 3 Hour Newfoundland Food Tour
See stunning, secluded waterfalls!

St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen

AU$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$7
per adult
Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. John's Hotel Deals

Jag Boutique Hotel

Jag Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
115 George Street West St. John's NL
The price is AU$175 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$175
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,606 reviews)
"Beautiful stay in downtown St. John’s! Highly recommend a harbour view. The valet staff were great with our bigger truck."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Jag Boutique Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview

3.5 out of 5
2 Hill O'Chips St. John's NL
The price is AU$162 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$162
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,101 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice restaurant on site, walkable to variety of shops and dining"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada

3 out of 5
150 New Gower Street St. John's NL
The price is AU$168 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$168
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Smooth check in, clean and comfortable room, excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
The Murray Premises Hotel

The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5 Becks Cove St. John's NL
The price is AU$155 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$155
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Murray Premises Hotel
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

4.5 out of 5
115 Cavendish Square St. John's NL
The price is AU$203 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$203
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very accommodating and friendly staff. Very clean rooms. Great location near signal hill and great view of the ocean and harbour."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre

4 out of 5
120 New Gower Street St. John's NL
The price is AU$204 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$204
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown St. John's

Find the best Downtown St. John's areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river in the foreground.

Central

While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal village with wooden houses and boats docked at a pier.

Quidi Vidi

You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.

A coastal town at dusk with buildings illuminated against a darkening sky.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Mundy Pond are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal village with colorful houses nestled on a hillside, a dock with boats, and a rocky mountain backdrop.

The Battery

When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Port of St. John's, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A rocky coastline with a person hiking along a path.
Photo by Joanne Dray-Byrne
Open Photo by Joanne Dray-Byrne

Kenmount East

While visiting Kenmount East, you might make a stop by sights like Avalon Mall and Scotiabank Theatre St. John's.

Downtown St. John's Travel Guide

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