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 fascinating museums 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.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
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
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in University City
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
The room was very clean, there was always someone at the front desk and each staff member I encountered was friendly. The breakfast buffet was a nice bonus. Overall 10/10.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
My kids appreciated the pool (crowded as it was!). The happy hour and fountain soda in the breakfast area was a pleasant surprise. Rooms are a bit worn, hallway looked like it had some water issues as well with missing tiles/exposed pipes. Bed was too soft for me. We had to switch rooms due to wet ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
We had a double queen room and one bed didn’t have a comforter. We checked in with 4 adults but only had 3 towels in the bathroom. On the second day we asked for a comforter for the second bed and extra towels and then never received them. Elevators are a pain in the behind also. We did love all ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Nice stay at an older downtown hotel. Was in walking distance of most attractions we were in town for. Very quiet even though there were several middle and high school girls volleyball teams in town for a tournament. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
It is an ok place
Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 Zoo, 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 Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
