University City Travel Guide
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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 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 University City
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Great location
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Breakfast was great especially with a toddler. The parking was also very convenient and fair! Room is slightly dated but the bathrooms have been renovated. Good place to rest your head and explore the rest of the city.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Check in was easy and the room was clean and inviting after 12 hours of flying.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Loved this hotel. Staff was amazing. Happy hour and food was very good. Only issue is that there is not much to do directly around hnotel...only a short walk to restaurants and hockey arena..so not awful.. Staff was so nice and hotel is very cool.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Overall, a great value for the price. I would absolutely stay there again. Perfectly located. Easy to find. Incredible staff. The breakfast ladies are the best. I'm not a morning person & I left smiling every morning. Good food. Evening appetizers were easily a meal. We enjoyed visiting with other ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Room was clean. Bathroom was small. Common areas were updated and clean. Breakfast was solid. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
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.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Zoo are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
