Downtown West
St. Louis
Visit Downtown West
Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn about the local history of St. Louis when you make a stop at a well-known site like St. Louis Union Station. 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 great live music or attend a baseball game.
City Museum
A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.
Washington Avenue Historic District
During your trip to St. Louis, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.
St. Louis City Hall
Learn about the local history of St. Louis with a stop at St. Louis City Hall. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a baseball game.
Campbell House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Campbell House Museum during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown West
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
This was a wonderful hotel to stay at while we explored the National Parks. We enjoyed the free evening snacks and drinks after a full day at Gateway Arch. Staff were very friendly. The pool was nice. Rooms very clean. Would definitely stop here again.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
From the time we arrived, we loved the vibe of 21C! Our stay exceeded or expectations! Upon visiting the area again, we will stay at 21C. Convenient to downtown venues and eateries, walkable to different exhibit a museums.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station
We had to pay for parking. Great location if you like the downtown feel. Not the best for us. Will go back to staying at Hiltons for this price.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
I love this hotel. The breakfast ❤️ I checked out but my daughter still have games, they kept our luggage safe till we are done for the day
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown
I booked and payed for this hotel 3 months in advance for a weekend for the zach bryan concert I was going to for my 20th birthday. upon arrival they said i had to be 21 for check-in when i was never told that before. the lady was honestly really nice and said id be fully refunded but it’s been a ...
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown
Close and convenient to Enterprise Center
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Lafayette Square. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
Downtown St. Louis
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown St. Louis. A visit to Gateway Arch or Busch Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at 8th and Pine Station or Stadium Station to get around town.
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.
The Gate
While there might not be top attractions in The Gate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center.
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.
Benton Park
If you're spending some time in Benton Park, Cherokee Street and Cherokee Antique Row are top sights worth seeing.
