Columbus Square Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Columbus Square
Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
City Museum
This quirky children’s museum invites visitors to crawl through whales, climb into tree houses and whiz down three-story slides.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Columbus Square
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Great Location, great atmosphere. Drinks and food on the floor level, beautiful artwork is on display.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
The room is perfect. The queen bed room is the best value for the single traveler. The only problem is having a problem to adjust the hot water in the sink.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Everything was great the customer service rep at the desk exceptional customer service.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
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Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The room was great and the staff professional and friendly. The breakfast is always fabulous.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
It was very clean. The staff were all friendly and efficient! Breakfast was good and the bed was so comfortable. I would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Square
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
