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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Forest Park
After visiting Forest Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Louis. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
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 Lafayette Square
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Clean room, friendly staff and close to attractions and concert venue (walking distance) Worked out great for our stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Great service and vibe. The art exhibit on the second floor is worth the time and free!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Wonderful experience at this hotel! Loved the room, the staff were all very friendly and helpful, convenient parking, and a great restaurant on site for breakfast. This was definitely one of my favorite hotel stays and we will be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
I saw the laundry room but didn't need it
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The staff is extremely nice! The breakfast and happy food was great! Close to the arch and ballpark village.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
The staff was friendly and the room was nice. Some small things like pet hair embedded in the couch and carpet. But overall a nice stay
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
Benton Park
While visiting Benton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row.
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.
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.
