West End Travel Guide
St. John's
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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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants 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 relaxing 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.
Top hotels in West End
Leaside Manor by The Leaside Group
"Lots of character in the rooms at Leaside Manor."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
"Clean plenty of amenities. They gave us breakfast lunch bag for our early fly, thank you"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
"Best part of the hotel is the water slide!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
"Great food, service and all around vibes at JAG!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
"Another great stay. Convenient location. Front desk staff very accommodating. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
"Never a surprise"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West End
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit St. John's Government House and The Rooms.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
