Downtown West Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Downtown West
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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
City Museum
This quirky children’s museum invites visitors to crawl through whales, climb into tree houses and whiz down three-story slides.
Washington Avenue Historic District
During your trip to St. Louis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
Peabody Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Peabody Opera House during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis City Hall
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at St. Louis City Hall. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Citygarden
In the heart of downtown St. Louis, meander past the eye-catching sculptures, bubbling fountains and green spaces that make up this unique urban oasis.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown West
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Great!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
James who assisted us along the way was very helpful. We did not have breakfast although we did spend some time at the bar and it was very enjoyable. The drinks were special and you could tell that the bartenders knew what they were doing.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton was one of the best hotels I've stayed at. Keisha at the front desk was friendly and told me what to do after I booked on the wrong day. The staff was nice and welcoming. My room had space and was nice and peaceful. I enjoyed my stay and will be coming back.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
The staff was amazing. Great customer service. The facility is older but it is in need of updating in my opinion.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
My stay at Union Station Hotel was genuinely beautiful and unique. The property itself is stunning and has a charm you don’t find at most hotels it really feels like an experience, not just a place to sleep. My room was very clean and the view was really nice, with minimal noise throughout the night. ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Everything great….very nice staff and security….delicious breakfast!!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
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.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Gateway Arch National Park – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
