Downtown St. John's Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building with a slanted roof and large glass windows.
A modern building with a glass facade and a stone entrance.
A multi-level atrium with glass railings and tiled floors.
A bronze statue of a man with a walking stick in a park.
A monument with statues of soldiers and a central figure raising a sword.

Stay near popular Downtown St. John's attractions

A storefront with a sign for 'Open Late Night For Food Service' and 'Fresh Live Atlantic Lobster'.

George Street

8.8/10 (1,713 reviews)
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
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Activities

Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

Irish Loop Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

NZ$19
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Irish Loop Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
Experience the Wonder!

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

NZ$200
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

NZ$106
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
St. John’s Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise

St. John’s Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise

NZ$310
per adult
St. John’s Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise
Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$9
per adult
Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore Newfoundland: Audio Driving and Walking Tour Bundle

Explore Newfoundland: Audio Driving and Walking Tours Bundle

NZ$30
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Newfoundland: Audio Driving and Walking Tours Bundle
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. John's Hotel Deals

Jag Boutique Hotel

Jag Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
115 George Street West St. John's NL
The price is NZ$207 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$207
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
Jag Boutique Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview

3.5 out of 5
2 Hill O'Chips St. John's NL
The price is NZ$195 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$195
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,081 reviews)
"Perfect location and nice harbour view"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
The Murray Premises Hotel

The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5 Becks Cove St. John's NL
The price is NZ$216 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$216
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,837 reviews)
"Great location in the middle of downtown with free parking. Spacious room and bathroom. Helpful staff. Able to store luggage. Good Wi-Fi. Breakfast is so-so."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

The Murray Premises Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada

3 out of 5
150 New Gower Street St. John's NL
The price is NZ$246 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$246
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre

4 out of 5
120 New Gower Street St. John's NL
The price is NZ$274 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$274
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

4.5 out of 5
115 Cavendish Square St. John's NL
The price is NZ$252 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$252
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown St. John's

Find the best Downtown St. John's areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river in the foreground.

Central

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

A blue cabin on stilts by a rocky shore with a flag.

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.

A coastal town at dusk with buildings illuminated against a darkening sky.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Mundy Pond are top sights worth seeing.

A rocky coastline with a person hiking along a path.
Photo by Joanne Dray-Byrne
Open Photo by Joanne Dray-Byrne

Kenmount East

While visiting Kenmount East, you might make a stop by sights like Avalon Mall and Scotiabank Theatre St. John's.

A coastal village with colorful houses nestled on a hillside, a dock with boats, and a rocky mountain backdrop.

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.

Downtown St. John's Travel Guide

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