Downtown St. John's 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.
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.
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 walkable 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
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
Very cool place to stay! The hotel is a visual smorgasbord tribute to rock and roll history. We got a great off season rate, room was clean and comfortable, great location with harbour views and staff were friendly. there is a cafe, casual dining, fine dining, lounge, valet parking, pool, spa services ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Located downtown making it easy to walk to all the venues. Parking is underground and safe. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms and hotel common spaces were clean. My wife is a germafob and she was completely comfortable here. The rooms were also high tech to control the lights, blinds, etc. Amazing ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
The place was a great price. Wonderful staff. Not sure if it was the manager. But an Mediterranean/Arabic looking tall guy checked me in. He was amazing. The a young Russian girl in the morning. They both wet above and beyond. So refreshing because I've noticed a real downward spiral of Hotel's charging ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
Always love staying at the Murray Premises. Great value for the price and perfectly located downtown. Breakfast is great, again for the price. Always enjoy staying here and will definetly return!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
The stay at the hotel was a pleasurable experience. The food was amazing
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Everything was excellent.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
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.
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.
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.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
