University 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.
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.
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 walkable 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
St. John's NL: Cape Spear & City Tour with Local Guide
4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
The Best of St. John's Private Walking Tour
Top hotels in University
Jag Boutique Hotel
We could not turn up heat, 69 degrees that was it, very chilly, cold air blowing around!! Issue with toilet, once the toilet was flushed, you had to continually take the flush box cover of to fix mechanism inside flush box to get it to flush again. Very disappointed, for $362.00 i expected much, ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Great service
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Clean room, friendly staff. Nice pool and restaurant.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
Nice place
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Capital Hotel
Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Amazing visit as usual. Easy parking, super fast and friendly check in. Room was very clean and comfortable. Only thing missing is a small fridge in the room for keep refreshments cool.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Suncor Energy Fluvarium and St. John's Government House.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
