Downtown West
St. Louis
Visit Downtown West
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.
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.
Washington Avenue Historic District
During your trip to St. Louis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
St. Louis City Hall
Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at St. Louis City Hall. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Peabody Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Peabody Opera House during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Citygarden
In the heart of downtown St. Louis, meander past the eye-catching sculptures, bubbling fountains and green spaces that make up this unique urban oasis.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
Top hotels in Downtown West
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Ambiance
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
The room was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
We booked with this hotel in order to be close to the Polar Express Train Ride so we wouldn't have to drive or have to pay the Union Station Hotel prices. It's literally right across the street from the Polar Express and was about half the price of staying onsite (across the street). We were happy ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
The room was clean and the staff was courteous and professional.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was spotless. Staff were very pleasant and compt our parking since it was our anniversary.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Hotel was clean and Delores from the front desk was excellent
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
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.
Downtown St. Louis
Gourmet restaurants beloved sports teams and top sights from Busch Stadium to Gateway Arch National Park – discover Downtown St. Louis, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Chatillon-DeMenil House and Cherokee Street.
