Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
St. John's
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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.
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.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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
Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
Historic St. John's Private Walking Tour
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
No valet
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
The warm cookies at check in were a nice touch. I wish I’d read the fine print to realize I’d be paying for parking. All in all a decent stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
GREAT!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
There was no gym, the breakfast was good, not too heavy, be nice if there was a little pub, but there are lots around off course
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Had a great experience and will be back.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
The first room was just disgusting with someone else's hair in the shower. The second room had an issue with heat. Thermostat is malfunctioning. Not to mention one elevator with long waits to get to and from the lobby. We ate the buffet breakfast thinking it was included and got a $50 bill and my ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
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.
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.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
