University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
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 fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Things to do
St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Sharp Shooters Indoor Range experience with a wall of guns
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Top hotels in University City
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The breakfast is great. The staff are friendly . When checking out, a person Cleaning was over the top. actually helped us out with our bags and packed them in the car for us and did not expect a tip. The only disappointment was that the pool was supposed to be up and running and wasn’t and they ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Didn’t get up early enough to eat.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
A little on the higher side for the area and amenities but it is a resort. The place was clean and the staff was very welcoming. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
We stayed for a night. Staff were very friendly and rooms were clean. Gated parking lot is a plus. Kids enjoyed the breakfast and popcorn. We didnt stay for Happy Hour, but that seemed like a nice treat.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Very nice hotel with incredibly friendly staff and always love the breakfast and dinner
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
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.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Zoo are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush forests are highlights. You might also check out World Chess Hall of Fame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
