Lafayette Square Travel Guide
St. Louis
Visit Lafayette Square
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at St. Louis Zoo and see why this is a favourite attraction in St. Louis? Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
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.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Lafayette Square
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Need some updates
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Nice budget friendly hotel. Good breakfast and a nice& Hot tub.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Had a great time. Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
We booked a room with a king bed but when we arrived at the hotel the desk clerk told me our room had two queen beds. When I asked if they had given our room away to someone else, I was told if they ran out of the rooms we paid for on Hotels.com we would just have to accept what was left. We also ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Amazing options for breakfast. Staff was kind . The room was clean.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
This place was easy to park at, the staff where very friendly and it was a pleasant stay!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 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.
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.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
