University Travel Guide
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.
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 relaxing 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.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
You can find out about the history of St. John's when you stop by Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in University
Memorial University
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Jag Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mile One Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Confederation Building and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.
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 Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
- Places of interest
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- Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador
- The Rooms
- Avalon Mall
- Signal Hill National Historic Site
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- St. John's Convention Centre
- Cape Spear National Historic Site
- Mile One Centre
- Quidi Vidi Lake
- Fort Amherst
- Quidi Vidi Battery
- Waterford Hospital St.John's
- Fort Amherst Lighthouse
- Baily Hally Golf Course and Curling Club