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
St. John's Audio Walking Tour

St. John's Audio Walking Tour

฿283
per adult
St. John's Audio Walking Tour
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

฿502
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port 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 ฿5,130 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,130
฿6,135 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
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 ฿4,805 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,805
฿5,746 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,052 reviews)
"This hotel is in a good location for accessing the downtown. It is an easy walk to some sightseeing spots. They do have underground parking, but you must pay for it each night."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
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 ฿5,938 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,938
฿7,457 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ฿5,773 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,773
฿6,905 total
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,765 reviews)
"The property is perfectly located for downtown and the harbour! Decorating and having what we needed was good! The renovations for bathrooms and decor were wonderful. A historic building! However we were on the top floor and the air conditioning did not work and normally that is ok but it was terribly ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

The Murray Premises Hotel
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 ฿5,806 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,806
฿6,944 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel, walkable to local restaurants. Room clean and air conditioned."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

4.5 out of 5
115 Cavendish Square St. John's NL
The price is ฿5,132 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿5,132
฿6,445 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Check in staff were great and allowed us to check in early which was great, however the staff and service at the restaurant was just terrible overall, so I’ll leave it at that. Overall the hotel is showing its age and is obviously due for an upgrade/ refresh. Definitely not up to “Sheraton” standards ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 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.

Churchill Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Suncor Energy Fluvarium and The Rooms.

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.

A church with a statue of a woman in front, two clock towers, and arched windows.
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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.

Downtown St. John's Travel Guide