University City
St. Louis
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Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in University City
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Super close to the arch! Lovely room."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"The place looks nice but I believe there is poor management, we had to put a deposit down like all rooms but still haven’t received it back. When we walked up to our room it was open like they weren’t done cleaning. We didn’t have a comforter just a sheet on the bed, when asked about getting one ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
"Nice place..easy access to other events with shuttle service"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"Excellent location and parking wasn’t bad for an urban area that uses a parking garage. Also pet friendly. Breakfast is a cafeteria style."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
"Great stay, and could park for airport for our trip"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
"So close to everything!!!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in University City
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.
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 Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
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.
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.
