Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
St. John's
Visit Downtown St. John's
Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy an outing to George Street during your stay in St. John's. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National War Memorial
Find out about the history of St. John's when you take a trip to National War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
The Rooms
You can study the exhibits at The Rooms, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to St. John's. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
Absolutely beautiful loved it
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Comfortable and clean room in a great area of town! I'd definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Breakfast was a little bland. And Luke warm.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
Great location for a downtown visit. Room was very nice and clean and the staff was great! Would stay again!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Room was very clean. Staff was very curtious and friendly.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
