University Travel Guide
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Activities
St. John's Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours
NZ$196
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls
NZ$159
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
NZ$9
per adult
Our pick of the best University Hotel Deals
Memorial University
40 Livyers Loop St. John's NL
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (219 reviews)
"As close to right downtown as can be at this price point. Understood what I was getting into with shared bathrooms, hearing other guests absolutely destroying the toilet while I'm taking a shower, not surprised the laundry card machine and multiple vending machines ate my change; it's whatever, I've ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
34 Jetstream Avenue St. John's NL
The price is NZ$383 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$383
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,542 reviews)
"Had to ask for housekeeping to clean the room. The pool area was never monitored, as small kids vomited in the hot tub. As well the hot tub jets were out of service on 2 different occasions. Service at the restaurant was not the greatest. For the most part, my week went well, but this was a lot of ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
227 Kenmount Road St. John's NL
The price is NZ$331 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$331
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,344 reviews)
"The newness of the property was evident and the staff were very helpful!"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
115 George Street West St. John's NL
The price is NZ$365 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$365
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,387 reviews)
"La musique est omniprésente partout et le son pourrait être un peu plus bas"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
The Guv’nor
389 Elizabeth Avenue St. John's NL
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$262 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$262
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Rooms and George Street are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (295 reviews)
"We checked in, our room was down in the basement. The smell was unbearable. It was out dated. The linoleum floor was peeling apart. We went back up and turned our keys in. We did not stay. The stink was just too much."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
180 Portugal Cove Road St. John's NL
The price is NZ$348 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$348
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great city and great hotel will be back"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in University
Find the best University areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Mary Hill
Open Photo by Mary Hill
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
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.
