Bannerman Travel Guide
St. John's
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Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Bannerman
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
"The hot breakfast buffet was disappointing. I stayed there previously, before COVID and the breakfast was one of the reasons that I have stayed there a few times, but it has really gone down hill. I understand the need to manage cost in todays economy, but it was noticeably lower quality."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
"super speedy and easy check in and check out, staff were very friendly and the rooms were very clean!! even a sweet motivational hand written note by housekeeping in the room amazing experience!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
"Another great stay. Convenient location. Front desk staff very accommodating. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
"The lighting in the room wasn't great and in the bathroom it was very poor. I could hardly see in the mirror. The towels and face cloths were very thick. This can be good and bad - bad in that the face cloth was impossible to use. It was too thick to wring out. The pillows were overstuffed. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
"What an outstanding property, the music the whole vibe of the Jag was a weekend to remember"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Guv’nor
"The rooms were clean but it was really warm at night and to use the air conditioner all night. It would have been really noisy. The breakfast that goes with the stay was good as long as you like. Things like eggs, my husband's allergic to eggs and there was not a whole lot of alternatives other than ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bannerman
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit St. John's Government House and The Rooms.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
