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
Parking is chaotic and the staff was not able to explain the situation very well. Prime location.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Pool and hot tub were both gross and smelled. Was hardly any food for breakfast. There were only scrambled eggs for that looked dry, so had to settle for cereal…
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Did not offer by front desk.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The room was clean and roomy. Bed was comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional. Cook to order omelets, sausage and gravy as well as the usually fare. Restaurants within walking distance. Overall a very nice hotel and service.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
Close to airport and rental car.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Nice staff, convenient
Reviewed on 29 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.
