Columbus Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbus Square
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
City Museum
Leave all expectations at the door and let yourself be swept along by the weird, wacky and wildly exciting at this singular museum experience.
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.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Our pick of the best Columbus Square Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
We didn’t eat breakfast. Room was clean and tidy. Not enough conditioner in the container to cleanse hair. Only complaint.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Everything was great
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great staff and location
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Clean room, friendly reception. Staff at breakfast was very friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The entire hotel was fantastic. Beautifully decorated, so much to see. The art gallery was fantastic, the servers at the bar were friendly and phenomenal and just made for a great evening. The food was fantastic. Every inch of the building was well styled and the room was fantastic. Can’t wait to ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Just one issue i would have is i don't eat pork at all and some days dinner would be all pork 😳 everything else is good 🙏
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Square
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Busch Stadium to Gateway Arch National Park – 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.
