Downtown West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown West
Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
City Museum
A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.
Washington Avenue Historic District
During your trip to St. Louis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
Peabody Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Peabody Opera House during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis City Hall
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at St. Louis City Hall. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Citygarden
In the heart of downtown St. Louis, meander past the eye-catching sculptures, bubbling fountains and green spaces that make up this unique urban oasis.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Small Group Walking Tour with St. Louis Arch and River Cruise
Our pick of the best Downtown West Hotel Deals
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great Staff!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Staff is wonderful. We checked in late after a long journey and they could not have been nicer to us at check in also in the restaurant and bar. We loved the vibe and the location. I’d return again if ever in the area.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
The parking lot was congested. Had to park in parking garage that was a little inconvenient but worked for the day we stayed. We were there for an event which was within walking distance if you're able.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
Clean room. Wonderful staff. And great freebies!!!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Great customer service horrible location
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
It was easy to make tge reservation. As soon as we got the room and told them the shower knob didnt work we had a new room immediately. The view was beautiful and it make for a comfortable time altogether. I will be using this hotel again!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
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 Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Gateway Arch National Park – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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 Chaifetz Arena.
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
