Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
St. Louis
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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
Horseshoe St. Louis Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Horseshoe St. Louis Casino during your visit to St. Louis? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch National Park
This central park houses the Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion and Old Courthouse, and is a popular starting point for exploring the Mississippi River.
Kiener Plaza
You can find out about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Kiener Plaza. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Clean, comfortable room. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Awesome location to the Gateway National Arch, Economy Museum, and dome. Loved the friendly staff! The building was very secure and safe feeling with my family in the city. The breakfast area is very well kept and kept stocked well.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Wonderful stay
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The room, the service, the location, top notch.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Amazing rooms that are clean with fantastic views. Valet staff was wonderful and attentive. Check in was a breeze with all the info we needed for our stay. Bartender at restaurant was wonderful and kind.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Marriott St. Louis Grand
The gentleman at the bar was amazing. Great conversation the food. Was great I got your hot wings and sweet potato fries. Front desk, staff overnight and day staff was amazing. Very kind.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Antique Row and Chatillon-DeMenil House.
