Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown St. John's
Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John's
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
St. John's Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours
2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls
Our pick of the best Downtown St. John's Hotel Deals
Jag Boutique Hotel
Valet men that have been there for a while….just super friendly and helpful. Younger and newer not as friendly except a guy Walsh.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Staff and cleanliness excellent
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
Internet was adequate. Breakfast consisted of muffins, croissants and bananas. Room was ok but the shower liner was dirty and had what appeared to be mould at the bottom part.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Front desk staff very helpful and kind. I was having a “day” and was surprised by a room upgrade and parking for the week. Great location with several food options nearby and within the hotel. Room and bathroom was spacious. View was dynamite.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Clean,well kept room. I would like to see 2 chairs beside a desk chair ( which is not comfortable to sit in to watch Tv.)
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
The rooms were very clean, the hotel was very clean. Staff were great. Always friendly and very helpful. Close to downtown which was nice to walk down at night. Wifi needs to be updated as I struggled to even open email for work purposes. Would stay again and would recommend to anyone to stay.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Newman Wine Vaults and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
