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 acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Eads Bridge
You can learn about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Eads Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
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: St. Louis Food + History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Louis Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Breakfast buffet was top notch though a little pricey. Server recommended it (over our preference to order off the menu) since the kitchen was at least 20 minutes behind (and it didn’t seem that busy). Also had trouble getting any coffee to us - another server finally got our cups filled when we ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Staff were all kind and helpful, gym was amazing for the size and equipment, restaurant was nice, room was comfy! Invest in the king delxue room, had a great view of the arch and stadium!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Perfect location - arch adjacent. Everything was clean, everyone was kind and welcoming….highly recommend this property and Drury Plazas in general.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Its a boutique hotel. Perfectly snugged away in the center of everything. My room was clean and comfortable. Front Desk Care Keepers were phenomenal. The only downsize was parking. There is no parking directly attached to the building. Valet parking is expensive but there is shared Marriott Parking ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
Hotel needs updated rooms need cleaned my tub didn’t drain huge stain on the floor
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
We had great time staying at Hampton inn .. staff was so friendly and welcoming to us ..
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
