Downtown St. John's

St. John's

A modern building with a slanted roof and large glass windows.
A modern building with a glass facade and a stone entrance.
A multi-level atrium with glass railings and tiled floors.
A bronze statue of a man with a walking stick in a park.
A monument with statues of soldiers and a central figure raising a sword.

Stay near popular Downtown St. John's attractions

A storefront with a sign for 'Open Late Night For Food Service' and 'Fresh Live Atlantic Lobster'.

George Street

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Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
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Things to do

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

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Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)

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Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)
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Where to stay in Downtown St. John's

Find the best Downtown St. John's areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river in the foreground.

Central

While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Churchill Park

While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Rooms and Spirit of Newfoundland.

A blue cabin on stilts by a rocky shore with a flag.

Quidi Vidi

You'll enjoy the parks and historic sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.

A coastal town at dusk with buildings illuminated against a darkening sky.

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market.

A church with a statue of a woman in front, two clock towers, and arched windows.
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Ecclesiastical District

If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown St. John's