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.

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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Quidi Vidi Battery
You can find out about the history of St. John's when you stop by Quidi Vidi Battery. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

St. John's NL: Cape Spear & City Tour with Local Guide

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL

4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)

St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen

The Best of St. John's Private Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's

Jag Boutique Hotel
The dining room service left a lot to be desired
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Alt Hotel St. John's
The best staff and immaculate property. Clean and quite!!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Easy check in , room was very clean , close to everything, parking wa great
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Murray Premises Hotel
N/A
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
I’ve stayed at this hotel many times, every time I’m disappointed by somthing. This was the first time I wasn’t. Only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is the bathroom was a little dirty.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Clean and quiet room. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately restaurant was closed for renos but lots of other options nearby.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
