Lafayette Square Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Lafayette Square
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.
Gateway Arch
Find out about the history of Gateway Arch, one of the top monuments in 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 during your holiday in St. Louis? Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
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 Lafayette Square
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Hotel was very quiet and staff helpful and courteous. The coffee shop was great for coffee and breakfast and the rooms were clean with hot water and great water pressure. The only thing I would change was the mattress - bed was very firm, kind of felt like lying on a table. Gallery was a fun feature ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Staff always pleasant
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Staff was incredibly kind and helpful. They sent a shuttle to pick me up at the car rental place! The room was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the breakfast buffet had great options, even for our gluten-free family member.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Yes… never was in a hotel where complimentary dinner included.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
View of Gateway Arch, early check-in, friendly staff, walkable
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Perfectly clean room. Excellent customer service. Free parking. Free soda. Quincy at the front desk was fantastic during our entire stay. We will definitely be back when coming to St. Louis.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lafayette Square
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.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
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.
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.
Kosciusko
While visiting Kosciusko, you might make a stop by sights like Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Mississippi River.
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.
