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
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Gateway Arch National Park
The iconic Gateway Arch dominates this 37-hectare riverside park, which was established to commemorate US expansion westward.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown St. Louis
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Expensive parking but hotel was nice and convenient
Reviewed on 2 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
The hotel staff was excellent! Restaurant and separate bar service are open late. Perfect location downtown, right next to Busch Stadium!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Breakfast was great with order made omelette. Happy hour was awesome.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center
Valet service was excellent, front staff very helpful, and beautiful place to stay.
Reviewed on 2 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.
