West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars 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.
Activities
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Leaside Manor by The Leaside Group
Great stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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
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
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
A taste of luxury & exclusivity | Free Parking
Beautiful home! Definitely recommend this place
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Charming 4-bedroom house with jacuzzi tub. Family and Pet friendly
Leigh's place was just like home. Comfortable, clean and quiet. Excellent value. great stay of 7 days. Great for larger group, or families. Pet friendly house, great location provides good access to all points in the city. Easy access to main traffic arteries. Excellent communication with Leigh. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Waterford Valley
While Waterford Valley isn't home to many top sights, Village Shopping Centre and Deadman's Bay Path Trailhead are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mundy Pond
Though Mundy Pond may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Kenmount East
While there might not be top attractions in Kenmount East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Kenmount West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kenmount West and surrounding area, you can visit Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Newman Wine Vaults and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
