Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown St. Louis
Popular places to visit
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.
Gateway Arch
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Gateway Arch National Park
The iconic Gateway Arch dominates this 37-hectare riverside park, which was established to commemorate US expansion westward.
St. Louis Cathedral
After visiting St. Louis Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Old Courthouse
Some of America’s landmark legal battles, including the Dred Scott and Virginia Minor cases, were fought in this historic building in St. Louis.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
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Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
The property was nice but dated. There were not enough outlets, sink faucet not attached, awful room spray, only 1 of 4 elevators working with a very busy hotel makes for 10+ minute waits. QR codes on the room menus did not work so it was difficult to order food or even know what was offered. Plenty ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The only complaint was the downstairs bar. We attended after an event; the bar was full but there was plenty of seating in the area. Unfortunately, we never got waited on nor did several other guests that were sitting nearby. Besides the bar area everything ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Westin St. Louis
Amazing!!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
We went to the race and this hotel was very convenient for us.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
Over all a great hotel, We stay here every time we come to STL. The rooftop made a delicious cherry cokes for the kids and the restaurant downstairs had great food. This time we were on the 24th floor. It was a bit loud up there do to the roof top bar and grill, but it wasnt bad enough to stop ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Louis
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center are a few top sights nearby.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
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.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center.
