West End Travel Guide
St. John's
Popular places to visit
Bowring Park
Bowring Park 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.
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.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. 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.
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 West End
Leaside Manor by The Leaside Group
We enjoyed our stay very much. Comfy bed, great atmosphere and the staff was fantastic! Our hot breakfast was a nice treat and seever was very accommodating and friendly. We'll definitely be back.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
I stayed at the jag hotel for one night with a few friends and the experience was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel itself was beautiful!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Always our #1 choice
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Didn’t like the fact the parking cost underground for the Alt wasn’t covered by Hotel. Parking was 15$ daily . Was suprised they didn’t have any parking of there own
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
The staff was lovely and the room was lovely
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Crossroads Inn & Suites
The room was not properly cleaned previously before our stay. There was an empty toilet paper roll on the bathroom floor, fridge had dried up liquids in it, sunflower seed on the floor .. and we only had two towels.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Waterford Valley
While Waterford Valley isn't home to many top sights, Village Shopping Centre and Deadman's Bay Path Trailhead are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Kenmount West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kenmount West and surrounding area, you can visit Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
