West End Travel Guide
St. John's
Popular places to visit
Bowring Park
Bowring Park 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.
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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
St. John's NL: Cape Spear & City Tour with Local Guide
Explore Newfoundland: Audio Driving and Walking Tour Bundle
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in West End
Leaside Manor by The Leaside Group
Room was okay but the Ned was hard to sleep On
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
What an awesome hotel, so neat with all the music artists on the wall and the furniture is really neat.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
The staff were friendly and room was clean and spacious. The bed was too firm for my liking and the AC unit periodically would make a screeching noise waking us from our sleep. They also did not notify us upon check in that the fitness room and pool were not open. This should definitely have been ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Strange stain on headb
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
Room needs to be cleaned better. Cable tv needs to be better as it was glitching. Pool was also freezing cold.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Capital Hotel
Great service. Quiet and clean
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Waterford Valley
While Waterford Valley isn't home to many top sights, Village Shopping Centre and Avalon Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Kenmount East
While there might not be top attractions in Kenmount East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Kenmount West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kenmount West and surrounding area, you can visit Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
