Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Downtown St. Louis
Popular places to visit
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
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.
Horseshoe St. Louis Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Horseshoe St. Louis Casino during your visit to St. Louis? Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch National Park
This central park houses the Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion and Old Courthouse, and is a popular starting point for exploring the Mississippi River.
Kiener Plaza
You can find out about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Kiener Plaza. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Old Courthouse
Some of America’s landmark legal battles, including the Dred Scott and Virginia Minor cases, were fought in this historic building in St. Louis.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Great stay
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
The room was clean and the staff were extremely friendly and personable!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Convenient
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Great staff , Tim was funny and fun to chat with. The breakfast and dinner were more than we expected. You even get 3 adult drinks
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Loved everything! My kid spilled some of his water on the floor and I wiped it up and was actually impressed at how clean the rag was after the fact. Rooms are super clean, staff was great and loved having a parking deck connected to the hotel. Service downstairs was also quick!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
The hotel was in great proximity to the Dome. Our room was spacious and clean. However, hot water must have been an upgrade we were unaware of because we never got it. And the in room dining is bass ackwards in the fact that you have to go downstairs to get a menu to order?!?
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Louis
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are a few top sights nearby.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Chaifetz Arena.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
