Columbus Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbus Square
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Climb to the very top of America’s tallest man-made structure for sweeping views across the city of St. Louis and the surrounding countryside.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
A Taste of Two Cities: Food and History Tour of Saint Louis
Our pick of the best Columbus Square Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Very large room (#1802) with large corner windows that provides an amazing view of the Gateway Arch. Spacious bathroom with dual sinks and a large shower. Plenty of closet space. The TV offers Google Cast so you can watch your favorite shows right from your computer onto the TV. The room has a couch ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Excellent breakfast Receptionist not too friendly
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Really cool hotel with great onsite bar/restaurant, gym, pool and art gallery.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
This hotel knows what customer service mean! Super friendly! Love the breakfasts & dinners!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
The heat didn’t work, very cold and no blankets. Ice machine was just south of Cleveland. Clean room, friendly staff, very good breakfast, but a cold room
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Clean and comfortable and great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Square
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
