Downtown St. John's Travel Guide

St. John's

A modern building with a slanted roof and large glass windows.
A modern building with a glass facade and a stone entrance.
A multi-level atrium with glass railings and tiled floors.
A bronze statue of a man with a walking stick in a park.
A monument with statues of soldiers and a central figure raising a sword.

Stay near popular Downtown St. John's attractions

A storefront with a sign for 'Open Late Night For Food Service' and 'Fresh Live Atlantic Lobster'.

George Street

8.8/10 (1,713 reviews)
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
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Things to do

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

฿2,102
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
St. John's Audio Walking Tour

St. John's Audio Walking Tour

฿283
per adult
St. John's Audio Walking Tour
Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour

Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour

฿2,173
per adult
Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown St. John's

Jag Boutique Hotel

Jag Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
115 George Street West St. John's NL
The price is ฿4,339 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,339
฿5,190 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
Jag Boutique Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview

3.5 out of 5
2 Hill O'Chips St. John's NL
The price is ฿4,824 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,824
฿5,770 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,056 reviews)
"Amazing restaurant !"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
The Murray Premises Hotel

The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5 Becks Cove St. John's NL
The price is ฿4,870 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,870
฿5,824 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,795 reviews)
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hotel was very clean and the room was exceptional! We would definatley reccomend."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

The Murray Premises Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre

4 out of 5
120 New Gower Street St. John's NL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,507 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿5,507
฿6,916 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Fantastic stay… helpful staff, clean and comfortable room. Amenities were good, and location was very close to downtown and local attractions…would stay here again for sure."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada

3 out of 5
150 New Gower Street St. John's NL
The price is ฿5,630 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿5,630
฿6,733 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

4.5 out of 5
115 Cavendish Square St. John's NL
The price is ฿4,800 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿4,800
฿6,028 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. We had a few maintenance issues with our suite, that we mentioned on check out. Otherwise a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
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Where to stay in Downtown St. John's

Find the best Downtown St. John's areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river in the foreground.

Central

While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

A blue cabin on stilts by a rocky shore with a flag.

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.

A coastal town at dusk with buildings illuminated against a darkening sky.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.

Churchill Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit The Rooms and Spirit of Newfoundland.

A church with a statue of a woman in front, two clock towers, and arched windows.
Photo by Melissa Jayne
Open Photo by Melissa Jayne

Ecclesiastical District

If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown St. John's Travel Guide