East St. Louis Travel Guide

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Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Eads Bridge and Martin Luther King Bridge Cross Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis
MAY 2019, ST LOUIS, MO., USA - Sunset on St. Louis, Missouri skyline on Mississippi River - shot from East St. Louis, Illinois
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Where to stay in East St. Louis

Series of small hills and trees form landscape at Cahokia Mounds State Park in Southern Illinois, ruins of the largest pre-Colombian city north of Mexico

Cahokia

Cahokia is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arsenal BG Ballpark and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum.

Cahokia
Drone panorama over St. Louis skyline and Mississippi River with Gateway Arch during daytime

Alorton

Alorton is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to Arsenal BG Ballpark or Frank Holten State Recreation Area.

Alorton
Casino Queen Hotel

Casino Queen Hotel

3 out of 5
200 Front Street East St. Louis IL
The price is NZ$162 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$162
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,007 reviews)
Room is okay, The view was great, the staff upgraded me to a view of downtown St. Louis for free!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Casino Queen Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

2.5 out of 5
1607 Pontiac Dr East St. Louis IL
The price is NZ$127 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$127
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was great staff great

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

East St. Louis IL
Stay at this holiday home in East St. Louis. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gateway Arch and St. Louis ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Jarrod was very helpful and provided everything needed for my stay.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

East St. Louis IL
Stay at this holiday home in East St. Louis. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gateway Arch and St. Louis ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Jarrod was very helpful and provided everything needed for my stay.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant
 White House at Grand Central

White House at Grand Central

4 out of 5
3805 Lindell Blvd St. Louis MO
Stay at this 4-star apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

White House at Grand Central
Luxury 2BEDROOM LOFT near Bush Stadium

Luxury 2BEDROOM LOFT near Bush Stadium

St. Louis MO
Stay at this apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and air conditioning. Popular attractions Busch Stadium and Gateway Arch ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
We had a very nice stay, the Loft is spacious and well accommodated. The host is very easy to communicate with and responding in a timely manner

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Luxury 2BEDROOM LOFT near Bush Stadium
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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