West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West End
Popular places to visit
Bowring Park
Bowring Park is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Leaside Manor by The Leaside Group
"Room is not nice I was fooled by the photos. Our room looked nothing like our tiny room. Park way at the back. Stairs were wet and I ended up falling. Stairs to upstairs long and narrow. Worse was the evening staff. She did not care that I fell. Did not care I lost my license and refused to accept ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Modern , cozy 3-bedroom house in St. John's perfect for your getaway
Executive Stay in Bowring Park
"Great and amazing experience, from a responsive host and clean spaces with many activities to do at the stay"
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Center City with Recent Renos
(King & Double Beds)
"The place was very clean and close to the park. Only half an hour to George Street, in case you want to have a drink and listen to some music at one of the many pubs. We enjoyed our stay very much."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Comfort With A Touch Of Class #3
"Was a very comfortable and clean place. We were very pleased."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
East Coast Hideaway
"Lovely, cozy, and clean apartment situated 5km’s from downtown St John’s. Short walk to Bowring Park which is beautiful. Bed was excellent. Fully stocked kitchen."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Our guide on where to stay in West End
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit St. John's Government House and The Rooms.
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.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
