Downtown West Travel Guide
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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
City Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at City Museum during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Campbell House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Campbell House Museum during your travels in St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Top hotels in Downtown West
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Loved the look of the building and where it was located but the one thing I didn't like was there was no stairs. Everyone had to use the elevator.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
Staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. Loved the pressure of the showerhead...something that isn't usually the best in a hotel room. Breakfast selections were numerous and delicious. Enjoyed the evening kickbacks as well. Appreciated the secure parking garage. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Gail at the front desk was super nice and helpful at check in. They offer 3 free drinks (beer or wine) per person between 5:30-7pm plus snacks (we had nachos, chips and pretzels. There's also a popcorn machine with free popcorn between 4:30-8pm and a free soda fountain. The free parking garage was ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Good breakfast. Love the old, ornate elevator. Had a pool table in a room down from the lobby. Neat old building, very sound proof.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel is beautiful and it’s right in the middle of all the activities (ropes course, rides, mini golf, etc…). I made the mistake of taking the train from the airport thinning the hotel was accessible directly from the union station stop. It is not. I had to carry suitcases up stairs and I walked ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
There was construction in front of the hotel and parking was confusing - we tried to call with no answer. We found out valet service is $55/night or you have to find street parking (good luck). When we came back from dinner there was a group of hotel staff standing at the front door smoking weed. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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 Gateway Arch to Busch Stadium – 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.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
