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.
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
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown West
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The rooms were well curated, super crisp and really nicely designed.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
The parking lot was congested. Had to park in parking garage that was a little inconvenient but worked for the day we stayed. We were there for an event which was within walking distance if you're able.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
Yes and yes was a great experience
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
clean large room, more than we really needed but happy to have it. the staff was excellent. price was very reasonable. the only problem was parking due to closed road for construction. i will stay again but after road construction is completed.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff was helpful every step along the way.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Couldn’t ask for anything better! 24/7 security. Front desk ladies were absolutely amazing!!! Room was perfect, quiet, heat worked great, and beds were so comfy. Breakfast staff was happy and chipper. Valet left our car at the front because we had to leave extremely early to get myself to the hospital ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 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.
