The Gate Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
City Museum
A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Top hotels in The Gate
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Great Location, great atmosphere. Drinks and food on the floor level, beautiful artwork is on display.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
The room is perfect. The queen bed room is the best value for the single traveler. The only problem is having a problem to adjust the hot water in the sink.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Everything was great the customer service rep at the desk exceptional customer service.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
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Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The room was great and the staff professional and friendly. The breakfast is always fabulous.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
It was very clean. The staff were all friendly and efficient! Breakfast was good and the bed was so comfortable. I would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gate
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.
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.
Shaw
Shaw might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Antique Row and Chatillon-DeMenil House.
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.
