Central Travel Guide
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.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
Explore Newfoundland: Audio Driving and Walking Tours Bundle
Top hotels in Central
Monastery Hotel
"My stay was ok but the mattress in my room is definitely ready to be changed. Great pillows and loved the Aveda bath products."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
"Everything was great. Got in late because of a cancelled flight due to fog and wind. We received help from the front desk with dining and Hester helped us with travel instructions in the morning."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
"Very helpful staff, shuttle was efficient, room very comfortable."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
"Room was clean. Staff were friendly. Mojo Bar is great, good drinks, rocknroll vibe. We were travelling as a group and wanted rooms together which we didn’t get. Some of the room layouts have the bathroom door opening right into the bed and has a motion light that is triggered by movement from the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
"Clean and nice rooms. Lots of parking and food options on site. Would be better if they had better amenities - no bars of soap or lotion in the room. Disappointing too that the pool and fitness area were closed during our stay, but we were notified in advance. Overall very nice building with friendly ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Crossroads Inn & Suites
"Very good!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple 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.
Mundy Pond
Though Mundy Pond may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
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.
