Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, with a well-maintained lawn and trees in the foreground.
A tall, narrow monument surrounded by trees and a park with a bridge in the background.
A city park with a fountain, trees, and modern buildings in the background.
A bridge with a large arch, a river, and a city skyline with illuminated buildings.
A city skyline with a prominent arch bridge over a river reflecting city lights.

Stay near popular Downtown St. Louis attractions

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, with a well-maintained lawn and trees in the foreground.

Gateway Arch

9.2/10 (9,046 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

NZ$44
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

NZ$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings Walking Tour

St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

NZ$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis: Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Ghost Tour

St. Louis: Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Ghost Tour

NZ$48
per adult
St. Louis: Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Ghost Tour
Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour

Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour

NZ$36
per adult
Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour
St. Louis & Gateway Arch NP Self Guided Walk & Drive Audio Tour

St. Louis & Gateway Arch NP Self Guided Walk & Drive Audio Tour

NZ$30
per traveller
St. Louis & Gateway Arch NP Self Guided Walk & Drive Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

3 out of 5
2 South 4th Street St. Louis MO
The price is NZ$285 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$285
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,840 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay!! Friendly staff, especially the lady that serenaded us at breakfast!"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

4 out of 5
315 Chestnut St St. Louis MO
The price is NZ$228 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$228
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Live by Loews - St.Louis

Live by Loews - St.Louis

4 out of 5
799 Clark ave St. Louis MO
The price is NZ$298 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$298
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,364 reviews)
"Great stay. The chat and call feature for the hotel does not work for the valet service."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Live by Loews - St.Louis
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

3.5 out of 5
333 Washington Ave St. Louis MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$223 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$223
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
823-827 Washington Avenue St. Louis MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$208 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$208
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center
Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

5 out of 5
999 North Second Street St. Louis MO
The price is NZ$791 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$791
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Introducing my friends and family to Four Season St. Louis is probably my biggest flex as an adult who can treat the ones I love with an amazing experience. Never disappointed. Will be back."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Four Seasons Hotel St Louis
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown St. Louis

Find the best Downtown St. Louis areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A gazebo by a calm pond with autumn foliage and clear skies.

Clayton

Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.

A wooden bridge with metal trusses, surrounded by trees.

St. Charles Historic District

St. Charles Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Main Street and Missouri River while in the area.

A historic building with a green dome and adjacent modern high-rise buildings.

Central West End

The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.

A lake with a curved shoreline, a parking lot, and a forested area with autumn foliage.

Creve Coeur

Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.

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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.

Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide

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