Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A public park with a fountain featuring bronze sculptures of mythological figures, surrounded by trees and a large building in the background.
A grand, multi-level rotunda with ornate columns and a central skylight.
A cityscape with prominent buildings including a hotel, a bank, and a government building.
A library with ornate ceilings, bookshelves, and a central table with chairs.
A fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Downtown St. Louis attractions

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, with a well-maintained lawn and trees in the foreground.

Gateway Arch

9.2/10 (9,046 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.
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Activities

Pappy's Smokehouse

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

AU$195
per adult
Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
St. Louis: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings Walking Tour

St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour

Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour

AU$28
per adult
Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour
The Gateway Arch National Park & Museum

StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis

AU$246
per adult
StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Burlesque & Nightlife Experience at The Boom Boom Room

St. Louis Burlesque & Nightlife Experience at The Boom Boom Room

AU$84
per adult
St. Louis Burlesque & Nightlife Experience at The Boom Boom Room
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals

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$227 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$227
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,341 reviews)
"A"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
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$227 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$227
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Live by Loews - St.Louis

Live by Loews - St.Louis

4 out of 5
799 Clark ave St. Louis MO
The price is AU$272 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$272
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

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

3.5 out of 5
333 Washington Ave St. Louis MO
The price is AU$178 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$178
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,429 reviews)
"Very good location for the arch and other local attactions."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
823-827 Washington Avenue St. Louis MO
The price is AU$180 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$180
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center
Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

5 out of 5
999 North Second Street St. Louis MO
The price is AU$630 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$630
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Four Seasons Hotel St Louis
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown St. Louis

Find the best Downtown St. Louis areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A gazebo by a calm pond with autumn foliage and clear skies.

Clayton

Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.

A historic building with a green dome and adjacent modern high-rise buildings.

Central West End

The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.

A wooden bridge with metal trusses, surrounded by trees.

St. Charles Historic District

St. Charles Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Main Street and Missouri River while in the area.

A lake with a curved shoreline, a parking lot, and a forested area with autumn foliage.

Creve Coeur

Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.

A large airplane suspended in a net structure in an urban setting with modern buildings in the background.

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 St. Louis Travel Guide

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