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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Campbell House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Campbell House Museum during your travels in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Small Group Tour with St. Louis Arch & River Cruise
Our pick of the best Downtown West Hotel Deals
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Good breakfast!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
"Loved staying here! Clean room, working thermostat, and great amenities. + Breakfast was delicious!! Definitely will be coming back here again"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
"We were here on a "mini moon" after our wedding ceremony. The bed was terribly uncomfortable, there was a light in the room (in the cubby above the coffee machine) that did not seem to have a switch (so it stayed on all night - thank goodness I brought a mask to sleep), and some kind of alarm above ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
"Great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
"A beautiful luxury hotel that makes you feel pampered."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
"Amazing historical building down town!!!! Hotel is a great chain !!!! Will def stay again."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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 Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – 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 Busch Stadium.
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.
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 Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
