Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide

St. Louis

A public park with a fountain featuring bronze sculptures of mythological figures, surrounded by trees and a large building in the background.
A grand, multi-level rotunda with ornate columns and a central skylight.
A cityscape with prominent buildings including a hotel, a bank, and a government building.
A library with ornate ceilings, bookshelves, and a central table with chairs.
A fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Downtown St. Louis attractions

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, with a well-maintained lawn and trees in the foreground.

Gateway Arch

9.2/10 (9,046 reviews)
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
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Things to do

St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour

St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour

Rp535.830
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Rp267.736
per traveller
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App

Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App

Rp138.423
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour

St. Louis & Gateway Arch NP Self Guided Drive & Walk Audio Tour

Rp303.458
per traveller
St. Louis & Gateway Arch NP Self Guided Drive & Walk Audio Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

Rp464.386
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

Rp446.525
per adult
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

4 out of 5
315 Chestnut St St. Louis MO
The price is Rp2.663.423 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.663.423
Rp3.140.948 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,231 reviews)
"Nice hotel! Lots of amenities and very welcoming staff."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

3 out of 5
2 South 4th Street St. Louis MO
The price is Rp2.363.810 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.363.810
Rp2.763.980 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,751 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff was very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

3.5 out of 5
333 Washington Ave St. Louis MO
The price is Rp2.139.494 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.139.494
Rp2.501.689 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,399 reviews)
"Awesome loved everything"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Live by Loews - St.Louis

Live by Loews - St.Louis

4 out of 5
799 Clark ave St. Louis MO
The price is Rp2.784.249 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.784.249
Rp3.311.279 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,323 reviews)
"Well located near the arch and ballpark village."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Live by Loews - St.Louis
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
823-827 Washington Avenue St. Louis MO
The price is Rp1.845.659 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.845.659
Rp2.195.023 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, even though they were working with a large event. Luckily they increased their staff accordingly."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

4 out of 5
1 S Broadway St. Louis MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.713.855 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp2.713.855
Rp3.227.560 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
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Where to stay in Downtown St. Louis

Find the best Downtown St. Louis areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A gazebo by a calm pond with autumn foliage and clear skies.

Clayton

Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.

A street corner with a 'Drunken Fish' sushi restaurant and a 'Culpeppers' grill and bar.

Central West End

The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.

A lake with a curved shoreline, a parking lot, and a forested area with autumn foliage.

Creve Coeur

Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.

A wooden bridge with metal trusses, surrounded by trees.

St. Charles Historic District

St. Charles Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Main Street and Missouri River while in the area.

An ornate hall with arched ceilings and intricate patterns.
Photo by Terry Eaves
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Downtown West

While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.

Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide