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.
Horseshoe St. Louis Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Horseshoe St. Louis Casino during your visit to St. Louis? Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
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.
Kiener Plaza
You can find out about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Kiener Plaza. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Everything was great
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Everything that I expected is beyond my expectation. NICE concierge too
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
All is perfect except room cleanse
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Clean room, great restaurant and bar down stairs
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
The room was fantastic. It was the first snowy day of the season! The room was clean and fresh with plenty of towels for all of us to shower. The pool was a welcome sight after traveling in the cold weather. The arch and Riverboat reservation were canceled due to inclement weather conditions. We ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Louis
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 Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
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 Chaifetz Arena.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Antique Row and Cherokee Street.
