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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Central Public Library
Central Public Library is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Arch Walking Tour and Entrance Ticket
St. Louis Ghosts: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Top hotels in Downtown West
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is amazing. All of the restaurants and attractions close by plus the light show done nightly on the hour was amazing.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
I have been to my fair share of hotels. Mostly higher end properties and this is now one of my favorite hotels of all time. The beauty, the art, the service, the intentionality...this place was absolutely incredible. 10/10.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
Perfect hotel for spending a day at Union Station. We took a break in the room with a dip in the pool and even went back to Union Station for the evening. Snacks at happy hour held everyone over and great selection for breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Nice helpful staff made our stay enjoyable. Comfortable room except for too small bathroom.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Thank you so!!!!! Much.. General Manager Brandy.. she even let me check in at 930am it was AMAZING..!!!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown
I always like my stay here
Reviewed on 21 Oct 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 Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – 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 Busch Stadium.
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.
