Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Meeting of the Waters Fountain showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain
Meeting of the Waters Fountain showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain
Old Courthouse featuring heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and interior views
Gateway Arch featuring a garden, a sunset and a city
Central Public Library

Popular places to visit

St. Louis Cardinals Baseball.

Busch Stadium

3/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.

Busch Stadium
Gateway Arch which includes skyline, a city and modern architecture

Gateway Arch

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Gateway Arch
Saint Louis is a City and Urban Center is Missouri with the Iconic Arch

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 great live music.

Dome at America’s Center
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park which includes signage and interior views

Gateway Arch National Park

The iconic Gateway Arch dominates this 37-hectare riverside park, which was established to commemorate US expansion westward.

Gateway Arch National Park
Took this photo a couple of years ago while at a Blues Festival in St Louis. I'd like to back at some point. The bridge was built back in 1868 making it one of the oldest bridges in Missouri, it carries both trains and vehicles from downtown St. Louis MO, to East St Louis IL. #Trovember

Eads Bridge

You can learn about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Eads Bridge. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.

Eads Bridge
Old Courthouse featuring a city and heritage architecture

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.

Old Courthouse

Activities

St. Louis: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings Walking Tour

St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

AU$46
per adult
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

AU$40
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise

St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise

AU$244
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch

St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch

AU$252
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

AU$22
per traveller
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

3 out of 5
2 South 4th Street St. Louis MO
The price is AU$224 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$224
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,323 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

4 out of 5
315 Chestnut St St. Louis MO
The price is AU$249 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$249
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,008 reviews)
Perfect!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

2.5 out of 5
333 Washington Ave St. Louis MO
The price is AU$175 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$175
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,221 reviews)
Staff was friendly room was ok

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
The Westin St. Louis

The Westin St. Louis

4.5 out of 5
811 Spruce St St. Louis MO
The price is AU$210 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$210
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Maybe updated the TV’s

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Westin St. Louis
Live by Loews - St.Louis

Live by Loews - St.Louis

4 out of 5
799 Clark ave St. Louis MO
The price is AU$251 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$251
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,127 reviews)
Amazing staff

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Live by Loews - St.Louis
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
421 N 8th St St. Louis MO
The price is AU$166 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$166
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,241 reviews)
The air conditioning in the entire hotel was

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Louis

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Downtown West

While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.

Downtown West
Lafayette Square featuring a house and a park

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 Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.

Lafayette Square
Soulard

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.

Soulard
St. Louis, Missouri - 08.22.2021 - Brookings Hall on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

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.

Midtown
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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 Busch Stadium.

The Gate
One of the coolest hidden gems in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. This is Venice Cafe. The venue features live music and is covered in mosaics and random art. This is a photo outside on the patio. #urbanjungle #stlouis #missouri #venicecafe

Benton Park

While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.

Benton Park

Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide

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