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 acclaimed art galleries 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 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.
Central Public Library
Central Public Library is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Bullets & BBQ at Indoor Shooting Range in St. Louis County
Our pick of the best Downtown West Hotel Deals
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The rooms were nice and clean. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
The location is very convenient to many landmarks, especially union stations. The font desks are friendly. But the AC is very loud and internet wasn’t working.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
The hotel and the room were very up-to-date, clean and inviting, the staff including the security guards (James, Norris and Mike) were all very professional, full of information about the area, restaurants and sights. They all went out of their way to help us and were so friendly. The breakfast was ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff was friendly. What a wonderful Christmas experience. We’ll definitely do it again next year.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
Great stay! Great room! Great service! Will stay again as we have stayed other times in the past!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
From the time my family and I checked in it was amazing the staff was very friendly and helpful every time I stay it’s over exceeded my expectations and the view from our hotel room was awesome too
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
