Central Travel Guide
St. John's
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 top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants 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 Central
Monastery Hotel
"Fantastic food in the restaurant and very friendly staff. Quiet rooms and well appointed."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
"Was not very impressed with the breakfast. Not much of a selection and had to wait for bacon and eggs to be cooked at 9:30. They didn’t keep up on the buffet so it wouldn’t be empty."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
"We got in late 2:00 am so we appreciated the quick checkin. Beds were comfortable and checkout efficient"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
"location was great for a group to stay and explore downtown St. John's!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
"Rooms were clean and comfortable. Lots of Parking"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Crossroads Inn & Suites
"Prix et emplacement excellent."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Mundy Pond
Though Mundy Pond may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
