Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Downtown St. Louis
Popular places to visit
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.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Gateway Arch National Park
This central park houses the Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion and Old Courthouse, and is a popular starting point for exploring the Mississippi River.
Old Courthouse
Some of America’s landmark legal battles, including the Dred Scott and Virginia Minor cases, were fought in this historic building in St. Louis.
Eads Bridge
You can learn about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Eads Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Things to do
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Great"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
"Great kick back hour and breakfast! Staff is also so friendly here!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Marriott St. Louis Grand
"Nice hotel, clean and nice staff."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
"Throughout the years, I have stayed at multiple hotels while visiting St. Louis. I will ONLY stay at this hotel. Of course there are well maintained properties in downtown STL, but LIVE by Loews goes over the top. This hotel has too many good qualities for me to mention, but the main draw, for me, ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
"Maybe the main tower is better, but we were in the West Tower and it looks like it hasn’t been updated or maintained since the 1980s. Water damage, mold, shower fan barely working, and unable to get cold water from the sink or shower. The bathroom door makes more noise than a carreta without manteca ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"We loved the history of the hotel, and the way that it was decorated which included a combination of modern and true to the era decor in which it was built. The staff was very friendly and helpful! The location was convenient to the Gateway Arch, Metrolink and other things to see and do. I would ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown St. Louis
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
Central West End
The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
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.
St. Charles Historic District
St. Charles Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Main Street and Missouri River while in the area.
