Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
St. John's
Visit Downtown St. John's
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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.
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 relaxing area.
Fort Amherst
Newfoundland’s first lighthouse has stood sentry over St. John’s harbor for more than 200 years and is where you can take in glorious sea views.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
"Nice central place when staying in St Johns, hotel is a fun music theme and had a nice pool, gym and hot tub (indoors)."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
"It was totally fine."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
"This hotel has amazing character, it feels like a slice of history. It has the charm of an older building, but was clean and well maintained. The floors squeak a bit, so if your upstairs neighbours like to walk around, it can get a bit annoying when you are trying to sleep, but the rest of our stay ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
"Clean good pool"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
"Good place I’d stay there again."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown St. John's
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Confederation Building and St. John's Government House.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
