West End
St. John's
Popular places to visit
Bowring Park
Bowring Park 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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 West End
Leaside Manor by The Leaside Group
Great staff, easy registration, clean room. Breakfast was great, included service to the room. Very nice place to relax.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
Great as always
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Spotless room
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Clean and welcoming staff
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Capital Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Clean room, helpful staff and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Waterford Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waterford Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market.
Mundy Pond
While there might not be top attractions in Mundy Pond, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Kenmount East
While Kenmount East isn't home to many top sights, Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kenmount West
Though Kenmount West might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
