University City Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in University City
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Location to the Arch and Old Courthouse was exceptional."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Nice staff Rooms need updating"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"We enjoyed the shower as it was digital and easy to use The hotel is dated and our room had peeling paint and a musty smell."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"all good"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"Room didn’t have handsoap or anything. Asked for it and they said they’d bring it and never did the 4nights we stayed. Room was only somewhat cleaned one time and that time they took all the towels and only left one to shower. Had to call and ask for more towels and had to use wash rags to dry. AC ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
"Friendly staff made it easy and quick to check in. The room was pretty clean which is always nice. You can hear everything outside (multiple times in the night car alarms were going off) which made it hard to get to bed if you’re a light sleeper. Property was nice and well maintained. Would stay ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in University City
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Busch Stadium to Gateway Arch – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Saint Louis Abbey while you're in town.
Central West End
The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
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.
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