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 top-notch restaurants 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 walkable 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.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
St. John's NL: Cape Spear & City Tour with Local Guide
4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
Awesome
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Room was clean, staff were good
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
The room was everything we hoped for and more. The harbour view was the icing on the cake.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
N/A
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
Staff was helpful and professional
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Very clean, quiet, great view and a fantastic breakfast!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
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.
Georgestown
Georgestown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and St. John's Government House 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 St. John's Government House and The Rooms.
Rabbittown
Rabbittown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
