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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
National Blues Museum
Through live performances on a state-of-the-art stage and an array of films, talks and listening booths, this museum will teach you about the blues.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
It was close to everything we did
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Didn’t have a chance to eat the breakfast but otherwise a very good hotel. I liked the privacy of our room and the staff were all very friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The staff, room and bar were excellent. This is a historical hotel and it’s beautiful… Bed/bedding was wonderful and would’ve loved to stay past check out time bc the bed was that comfy. Great amenities here. Great historic hotel that should be awarded every star rating.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Great
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Staff was great, room was cozy and clean.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Stay for one day with family and property is good
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
