The Hill 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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
Top hotels in The Hill
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
The reviews on Travelocity were much more accurate. This hotel is very run down. They couldn’t find my reservation at check in, the AC didn’t work and there was no toilet paper in the room. The paint is peeling, the sheets, while laundered, were stained. There were people hanging out in the lobby ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave
The room smelled like smoke. People were smoking in the elevator. Not very clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The things I wanted most out of a hotel was the heated pool and restaurant. After booking my stay I got a message from the hotel saying the game room and pool are under repair. Also, they show pictures of the restaurant and bar, both of which are closed. They did not even notify me that it was until ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Check in was at 4pm and we arrived at 5. They said our room wasn’t ready because they were behind with cleaning. We had a concert to leave for in an hour. They offered me to get ready in the locker rooms in the gym downstairs. We didn’t get into our room until a little after 6. Room was pretty small. ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
We stayed 2 nights to attend a concert. There were multiple big events going on in the area and the staff was still amazing. Check in was quick. Housekeeping was polite. The building stayed clean even with the non stop traffic. Always enjoy staying at a Drury Inn!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
The hotel was great. I love the options to dine at the hotel. The brewery had amazing food with great staff and the breakfast buffet was wonderful. The front staff were all polite and friendly. The hotel store was open early and late which was very convenient. The area was also pleasant and had a ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hill
Southwest Garden
While Southwest Garden may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Tower Grove South
Tower Grove South might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Cherokee Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush forests are highlights. You might also check out World Chess Hall of Fame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
