Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
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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.
National War Memorial
Find out about the history of St. John's when you take a trip to National War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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.
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.
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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
Fresh food
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Room was clean, staff were good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Clean,quiet and best staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
Great location to visit downtown and a 15% coupon for Gypsy tea room was great!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Very clean, quiet, great view and a fantastic breakfast!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
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.
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.
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.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, 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.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
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