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

฿2,007
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
St. John's Guided Walking Tour

St. John's Guided Walking Tour

฿944
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. John's Guided Walking Tour
Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour

Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour

฿2,172
per adult
Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour

Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿450
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿165
per adult
Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio 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 ฿3,260 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,260
฿3,899 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,597 reviews)
"room was beautiful & staff were absolutely amazing! loved the mojo lounge"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

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 ฿3,163 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,163
฿3,782 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,097 reviews)
"Did not have my reservation upon arrival & made me wait 1/2 hr before giving me a room. All because their communication with Expedia is mixed up. Next day fire alarm went off (luckily false alarm) so had to trudge up & down 2x from 5th fl (elevators not working). Bar/restaurant ok."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
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 ฿3,253 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,253
฿3,891 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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
The Murray Premises Hotel

The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5 Becks Cove St. John's NL
The price is ฿3,365 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,365
฿4,025 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,852 reviews)
"We loved the location, the room was huge and cozy and the staff were great. There was a small breakfast buffet, but the variety was good. We liked all of the history and charm."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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
The price is ฿3,789 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,789
฿4,758 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

4.5 out of 5
115 Cavendish Square St. John's NL
The price is ฿3,778 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,778
฿4,745 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was unusually helpful providing information on hiking to historic sites, restaurants, and other activities."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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 coastal village with wooden houses and boats docked at a pier.

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 village with colorful houses nestled on a hillside, a dock with boats, and a rocky mountain backdrop.

The Battery

When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Port of St. John's, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Mundy Pond are top sights worth seeing.

A rocky coastline with a person hiking along a path.
Photo by Joanne Dray-Byrne
Open Photo by Joanne Dray-Byrne

Kenmount East

While visiting Kenmount East, you might make a stop by sights like Avalon Mall and Scotiabank Theatre St. John's.

Downtown St. John's Travel Guide