Columbus Square
St. Louis
Visit Columbus Square
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.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Top hotels in Columbus Square
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
The cafe that sold breakfast ran out of healthy options each morning (yogurt parfait cup/ overnight oats & quinoa $8 each) They had other plates, egg with meat, etc that looked nice fwiw. Cute gift shop in the cafe. Fashionable hotel with no real 'front desk' just a checkin counter, but volunteers ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Room was clean and in good order.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
No, the room wasn't spotless. One of the ottomans underneath the desk has some type of white crumbs or something on it. Other than that, the hospitality was nice.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Room was great and the staff was incredible
Reviewed on 14 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 Columbus Square
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
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.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
