East St. Louis

Travel Guide

Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Eads Bridge and Martin Luther King Bridge Cross Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis
MAY 2019, ST LOUIS, MO., USA - Sunset on St. Louis, Missouri skyline on Mississippi River - shot from East St. Louis, Illinois
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

Where to stay in East St. Louis

Series of small hills and trees form landscape at Cahokia Mounds State Park in Southern Illinois, ruins of the largest pre-Colombian city north of Mexico

Cahokia

Cahokia is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arsenal BG Ballpark and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum.

Cahokia
Drone panorama over St. Louis skyline and Mississippi River with Gateway Arch during daytime

Alorton

Alorton is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to Frank Holten State Recreation Area or Arsenal BG Ballpark.

Alorton
Casino Queen Hotel

Casino Queen Hotel

3 out of 5
200 Front Street East St. Louis IL
Fully refundable
The price is P4,930 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
P4,930
P5,718 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,004 reviews)
Room is okay, The view was great, the staff upgraded me to a view of downtown St. Louis for free!

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Casino Queen Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

2.5 out of 5
1607 Pontiac Dr East St. Louis IL
The price is P3,956 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P3,956
P4,471 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was great staff great

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
21C Museum Hotel St Louis

21C Museum Hotel St Louis

4.5 out of 5
1528 Locust street St. Louis MO
The price is P7,856 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P7,856
P9,479 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,596 reviews)
Beautiful, unique hotel. Loved the esthetics and vibe of the entire building.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

21C Museum Hotel St Louis
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White House at Grand Central

White House at Grand Central

4 out of 5
3805 Lindell Blvd St. Louis MO
Stay at this apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

White House at Grand Central
Landing Furnished Apartments - Central West End

Landing Furnished Apartments - Central West End

3 out of 5
4050 W Pine Blvd St. Louis MO
Stay at this apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Gateway ...
Landing Furnished Apartments - Central West End
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Popular places to visit

When visiting St Louis and looking to photograph a skyline this place is safe and open for public.

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

After visiting Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

Casino Queen

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Queen during your visit to East St. Louis? Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Casino Queen

Arsenal BG Ballpark

Catch an event at Arsenal BG Ballpark during your trip to East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Arsenal BG Ballpark

Frank Holten State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Frank Holten State Recreation Area during your travels to Centreville.

Frank Holten State Recreation Area

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum during your travels in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

Katherine Dunham Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Katherine Dunham Museum during your travels in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Katherine Dunham Museum
Gateway Arch which includes a monument, a sunset and a city

St. Louis

Mounds from Pre-Colombian Native American city (Mississippian culture) located in Collinsville, IL, near St. Louis, MO. Dates to 1050-1350. Added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1982.

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