Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
St. John's
Visit Downtown 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.
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.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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 Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
"Great food, service and all around vibes at JAG!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
"A"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
"We stayed for 4 nights on the second floor. All nights were quiet except for one. You can hear people walking and talking in the room above. One night, they stayed up till 12 and then up again at 0530 . Not a good nights sleep. I would stay on the third floor to avoid this. The room shown on the ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
"My mom and I stayed here at Hilton Garden in downtown St, John’s Newfoundland from June 1 to June 5. The rooms were clean. Staff were wondering, very caring, kind, and friendly. Breakfast was great. Dinners were fantastic. All service was outstanding. Overall, an excellent experience. I would give ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
"Great hotel with clean rooms. And great walking distance to everything downtown"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
"The entire stay was horrible. I booked a handicap room with 2 beds. But when I called to confirm they had me in a single bed room. Upon arrival, and after paying the $50 fee for early arrival I had to wait 45 minutes in the lobby to check in. Once we arrived in the room it was not a wheelchair accessible ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown St. John's
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.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
