Central West End Travel Guide
St. Louis
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Popular places to visit
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
After visiting Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
World Chess Hall of Fame
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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
Find out about the history of Gateway Arch, one of the top monuments in St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at St. Louis Zoo and see why this is a favourite attraction in St. Louis? Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Central West End
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
"What a great place! Would stay here hands down next time we visit!!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park
"I think you can offer you customer a free breakfast instead of charging 15.00 a person I paid 211.00 to stay because my son had to have testing done at the hospital and he couldn't even get a good breakfast because I couldn't afford it"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The West End
"Love this hotel! Easy to get to! Close to so many things!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Aloft by Marriott St. Louis Cortex
"The staff were nice and the location is close to the Foundry."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End
"Good location. Had to change rooms do to leak in bathroom. Loose toilet seat in second room."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG
"The front desk wasn't always staffed, or the one person who was supposed to be there was doing something else in another part of the building."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central West End
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
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 Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
