Downtown West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown West
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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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.
Washington Avenue Historic District
During your trip to St. Louis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
St. Louis City Hall
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at St. Louis City Hall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Campbell House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Campbell House Museum during your travels in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries 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 West Hotel Deals
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Budget friendly but don’t except super clean stay."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
"I want to make sure that Andrew and Rosalee get recognized. They were fabulous and super friendly/helpful with our needs. The staff, in general, was always smiling and friendly, including the housekeepers in the elevators. It was an amazing experience that led us to sign up for the rewards ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
"Loved the bar, museum, and coffee shop!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
"The room was very nice lots of room. Small suite. Breakfast was amazing they put out. Nothing lacking to pick from. Only problem was parking."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
"The hotel was unique and admirable beautiful art all over! The staff was helpful the room service forgot to bring our request for more water and towels I had to get them myself. But over all I enjoyed the my stay."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
"Don’t have free parking"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
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.
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.
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.
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 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center.
