Downtown St. John's
St. John's
Visit Downtown St. John's
Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
National War Memorial
Find out about the history of St. John's when you take a trip to National War Memorial. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Things to do
2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John's
St. John's: Cape Spear and City Tour with Local Guide
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Alt Hotel St. John's
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.
Georgestown
Georgestown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rennies Mill
Though Rennies Mill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and The Rooms.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Rabbittown
Rabbittown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and Mile One Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fort William
If you're spending some time in Fort William, Christ Church and Commissariat House are top sights worth seeing.