University City Travel Guide
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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.
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 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.
Gateway Arch
Find out about the history of Gateway Arch, one of the top monuments in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
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.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in University City
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"Great"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"Check in was fast and easy. The restaurant is only open for breakfast. The buffet was good! We wish they were open for dinner also but the hotel is close to restaurants in walking distance"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
"Na"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
"I took my Girl Scout troop to stay here for a few days while we visited St. Louis. The hotel was fantastic. Amazing location, grear breakfast and dinner offerings. Delicious coffee and soda ready to go anytime. Every employee that we encountered was so nice and helpful. Only complaint we had was ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
"Had no issues. Elevator went out my last night there, of course I was on the 6th floor"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
River City Casino & Hotel
"We did a staycation and celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary. The staff were all amazing, the room was clean, the bed very comfortable. We ate at the Sportsbook Restaurant for lunch and dinner because the food was super delicious. We also had breakfast at Beerhouse the next day and it was also ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in University City
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.
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.
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.
Central West End
The abundant dining options and forests are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by World Chess Hall of Fame or Blue Strawberry while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
