The Battery Travel Guide
St. John's
Visit The Battery
Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in The Battery
Jag Boutique Hotel
Lovely gym and pool. Facilities were clean. Room was spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
No issues at all, habing the choice of two restaraunts is great , beds are awesome.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Room was clean. Staff were excellent. Bed was very comfortable. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Very modern and up to date hotel. The entire hotel was spotless and I noticed next to no wear and tear throughout the hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to help. My only complaint is the lack of a mini fridge in the room but knowing how great the staff were ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Crossroads Inn & Suites
Nice
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
It was great
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Battery
Fort William
While visiting Fort William, you might make a stop by sights like Alexis Templeton Studio and Commissariat House.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
