Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Downtown St. Louis
Popular places to visit
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.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Eads Bridge
You can learn about the history of St. Louis when you stop by Eads Bridge. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Room was dirty, staff was rude, the valet was cool he did a great job job. Good hotel location.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Assistant manager checked us in. He was 100/10, so helpful and incredibly friendly. Hotel is clean, staff all were wonderful, and breakfast/happy hour was awesome.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Amazing service! Very friendly and accommodating! So so so quiet! I never heard one peep from the hallway or other rooms. The breakfast is amazing. Really nice rooms. The pool was the only disappointment. It’s tiny.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center
Location, location, location...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Keep up the good work.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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 Busch Stadium 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 Busch Stadium.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
