University City
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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 acclaimed art scene or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
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.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Things to do
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Gateway to the West
Saint Louis Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in University City
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
The staff was great and everything was clean. The breakfast was delicious and our room had an Arch view!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)
Staff was great and the hotel was in a good location.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great accommodations and I loved the pet friendly environment! Looking forward to trying more of the in-room dining options next time.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Ambiance
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Clean hotel, excellent breakfast and wonderful staff!
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
The room, the service, the location, top notch.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
Clayton
Visitors often come to Clayton for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Clayton Station.
Ladue
The restaurants and churches are a few reasons travelers visit Ladue. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
Dogtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dogtown and surrounding area, you can visit St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, abundant dining options and forests are highlights. You might also check out World Chess Hall of Fame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
The Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Hill and surrounding area, you can visit St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Creve Coeur Golf Club and Saint Louis Abbey while you're in town.
