Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown St. John's
Stay near popular Downtown St. John's attractions
Activities

St. John's Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours

Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown St. John's Hotel Deals

Jag Boutique Hotel
"No bottle water provided"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

The Murray Premises Hotel
"No one gave me a parking pass, no one told me ice machine on 2nd floor was not working or an alternative. No one told me about the WiFi password. The man tried to convince me that I was in a section of the upgraded area, but the rug had stains and window area had some decaying going on.My view was ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
"Great location. Helpful staff, and clean, comfortable rooms. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
"Breakfast at little Sparo was fabulous Room was terrible, very depressing, not sure why we had a handicap room, asked for harbour view, even though we booked 3 months in advance , & gave us parking lot view! Staff was just ok, not too helpful regarding any enquires we had about the area. Wouldn’t ..."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
"Cleanliness was fine. However, I had numerous problems getting in and out of the parking lot with the pass keys to get the gate to open, I notice other guests having the same problem. One other thing was a meal I didn"t have in the main dining room. I ordered a T-Bone steak I had to send back twice. ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
"Liked: room size and layout; easy parking and access; closet layout. Clean Disliked: room fan/ac/ heat was impossibly loud making it difficult to sleep- hear the tv or even carry on a conversation. (Room 406) -1 for that issue. Desk staff were unhelpful and not typical of my previous NL experiences. ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown St. John's

Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Confederation Building and The Rooms.

West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.

The Battery
When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Port of St. John's, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.









