Central West End Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Central West End
Popular places to visit
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
After visiting Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
World Chess Hall of Fame
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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.
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.
St. Louis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at St. Louis Zoo during your holiday in St. Louis? Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Central West End
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End
Very friendly, great parking. Beautiful rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
Lovely hotel, excellent dining options nearby!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The West End
Room was very clean. Room was absolutely quiet. Easy check in and out. Great location.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Aloft St. Louis Cortex
Spotless, easy access to everything, plenty parking on street free and 25 in and out gates lot, nice staff! Late check out 1 if needed! Really modern! Comfy
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Clean, comfortable room. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central West End
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shaw
Shaw might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium.
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.
