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 acclaimed art galleries 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 art galleries.
Gateway Arch National Park
The iconic Gateway Arch dominates this 37-hectare riverside park, which was established to commemorate US expansion westward.
Kiener Plaza
You can find out about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Kiener Plaza. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Great view of the arch. Rooms quite, comfortable, and staff friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
"Loved the bar area"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
"Great hotel. Wonderful breakfast. A lot of choices. Hot tub was nice. Very nice room."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"Very small room. Air conditioning ran but didn’t really keep it cool. Poorly kept up. Not a bad overall experience but for the money I wouldn’t stay there again"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
"I would give this a 3 star , it was good location by the ballpark Walk to the Arch , I didn’t notice to many restaurants around all the hotels there . This hotel has beautiful view on 26 th floor , bar , food there . The rooms are dated expecially the bathrooms ."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
"Great stay -however , the breakfast could be improved."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
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 St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
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.
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 Busch Stadium.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center.
