Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown St. Louis
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. 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.
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 great live music.
Gateway Arch National Park
To get into the swing of life in St. Louis, take a trip to this popular park on the banks of the Mississippi and make your way round its historic monuments.
Old Courthouse
Some of America’s landmark legal battles, including the Dred Scott and Virginia Minor cases, were fought in this historic building in St. Louis.
St. Louis Cathedral
After visiting St. Louis Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Activities
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Yes… never was in a hotel where complimentary dinner included.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The room was clean, but the staff needs to improve
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Very clean and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Westin St. Louis
There was a mixup with your room assignment and the front desk fixed immediately there was an issue with the telephones and they offered to send up an engineer right away
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Room was very nice. Beds super comfy. Hotel lobby provided a great space to gather with friends.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Louis
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.
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.
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
