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

฿2,102
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Haunted St. John's Pub Crawl

Haunted St. John's Pub Crawl

฿1,277
per adult
Haunted St. John's Pub Crawl
Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour

Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour

฿2,173
per adult
Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Shore Tour
St. John’s: Newfoundland Food & Culture Walking Tour

St. John’s: Newfoundland Food & Culture Walking Tour

฿3,189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. John’s: Newfoundland Food & Culture Walking Tour
St. John's Audio Walking Tour

St. John's Audio Walking Tour

฿283
per adult
St. John's Audio Walking Tour
Signal Hill Coastal Hike

Signal Hill Coastal Hike

฿1,535
per adult
Signal Hill Coastal Hike
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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 ฿4,060 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,060
฿4,856 total
30 Sept - 1 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! (2,506 reviews)
"When checking in was given no info about hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 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 ฿3,705 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,705
฿4,431 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,056 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable hotel for myelf and my mom, 5 year old and 1 year old. The view from dining area was beautiful overlooking the waterfront. The restaurant was quick and delicious and had colouring for the kids. At checkout the host provided us with cold water bottles and fresh cookies for the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 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 ฿4,589 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,589
฿5,489 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"good stay, great location. the parking was a bit confusing."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
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 ฿4,704 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,704
฿5,908 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
The Murray Premises Hotel

The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5 Becks Cove St. John's NL
The price is ฿4,489 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,489
฿5,369 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
The Murray Premises Hotel
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

4.5 out of 5
115 Cavendish Square St. John's NL
The price is ฿4,240 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,240
฿5,325 total
30 Sept - 1 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved everything about our stay at this hotel . Have stayed here several times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend it ."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 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 blue cabin on stilts by a rocky shore with a flag.

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 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 Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.

Churchill Park

While visiting Churchill Park, you might make a stop by sights like Rennie's River Trail and St. Patrick's Park.

A church with a statue of a woman in front, two clock towers, and arched windows.
Photo by Melissa Jayne
Open Photo by Melissa Jayne

Ecclesiastical District

If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Spirit of Newfoundland are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown St. John's Travel Guide