Central Travel Guide
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.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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 walkable area.
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 National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Top hotels in Central
Monastery Hotel
Clean, cozy and spacious We celebrated iur Anniversary and were given a bottle of wine
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
Absolutely beautiful loved it
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
The heater/air conditioner would make a weird rattling noise whenever it started and would quiet down after a couple minutes. It was a little bit startling a couple times an hour. Forgot to mention it to staff so 'My bad' on that.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Cofactors and close to airport
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport by IHG
the staff were great
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Mundy Pond
Though Mundy Pond may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
