Lafayette Square Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Lafayette Square
Popular places to visit
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.
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 fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Forest Park
After visiting Forest Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
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.
Top hotels in Lafayette Square
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Breakfast was amazing and location of hotel is perfect for seeing sights of St Louis
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Great value overall. The free drinks and food made the stay even better. Loved the location and the staff was great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Everything was great, the staff was awesome. However, I was confused about the self parking during the weekend, but when I called the main number, the lady was very helpful and we managed to figure it out.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Great location, clean rooms, wonderful pool and hot tub
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Clean and comfortable with friendly staff and a small but well stocked breakfast bar. Conveniently located and reasonably priced compared to surrounding hotels. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lafayette Square
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 Enterprise Center.
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.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise 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.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
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.
