The Battery Travel Guide
St. John's
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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.
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.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars 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.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in The Battery
Jag Boutique Hotel
Cool concept but quite difficult to get your suitcases across the hotel if you’re located in its second wing. Restaurant was mediocre and I remember the staff having an attitude.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Beautiful clean room and amenities, awesome restaurant and friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
The room was really small for an accessible room.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Capital Hotel
Rooms very nice and staff very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Amazing experience. Great staff, very clean hotel, wonderful restaurant (the best hotel restaurant I’ve ever had in my life) and super comfortable beds and pillows. Would very confidently select this as my first choice hotel in St Johns.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
Comfortable, clean and cozy room. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Battery
Fort William
While visiting Fort William, you might make a stop by sights like Commissariat House and Alexis Templeton Studio.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
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.
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.
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
