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 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
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)
The Best of St. John's Private Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
Alt Hotel St. John's
Great location, room was on the smaller side but the harbour view certainly made up for it 🙂
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Booked to stay at hotel, room only, for two nights at total of $640 cd ($320 p/n]. Extortionate price due to Briar being on , which We accepted. Was very disappointed that despite that price the housekeeping never even bothered to make our bed. The room was serviced, coffee etc replenished, toilet ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Front desk staff where very friendly and welcoming, indoor parking was a plus, and room was very nice
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Mattress was not firm we both sunk towards the middle. Food at room service was not good, not the quality that we expected.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
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.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
