Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
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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
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Gateway Arch National Park
The iconic Gateway Arch dominates this 37-hectare riverside park, which was established to commemorate US expansion westward.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Everything was good. The staff was awesome, room very clean, food and drink was great.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Great location and vibe. I will definitely return
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel is beautiful and the room was very nice.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Excellent customer service, especially Manager Jose, Engineer Marlon B, and Valet Malachi. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Large room, very clean, centrally located!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
The view was awesome and the breakfast was pretty good. The beds were uncomfortable and the pillows were horrible though. Staff was very nice and helpful. Parking prices were a little ridiculous but in that area I guess it wasn’t too bad. Location was very convenient and within walking distance of ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 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.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
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.
