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.
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 relaxing 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
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
"Had a great stay at the Jag"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
"Room was great, bed was comfortable, staff were nice- especially the nigh shift who were always very friendly and helpful- which was great when your flight arrives after 1am. I would absolutely stay there again."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
"Great location with view of harbour. Walking distance to downtown, Signal Hill (although uphill), George Street, The Rooms. Great restaurant on site and close to others. Convenient parking on site."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
"Breakfast was great"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
"Bed could be firmer but otherwise great!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
"10th floor is getting a little dated. Convenient location..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown St. John's
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 St. John's Government House.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
