Downtown St. Louis Travel Guide
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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 art galleries.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Room was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable. The only real thing that was a little hard was at the door trying to get valet and luggage taken care of. It was a little confusing but the people helping us were nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Live by Loews - St.Louis
Clean and comfortable and great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Clean rooms. Amazing breakfast & dinner. Pool & hot tub were great with roof deck. Comfy beds. Safe & family friendly. Free parking in a garage! Can walk to all attractions and restaurants. Staff were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great location for a baseball game just a short walk Staff help with location for my cell phone problem Woke me up at right time and order a cab Thanks
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
The staff was incredible. They helped get our bags in and out of the room
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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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.
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.
