St. John's
Travel Guide





Visit St. John's
Where to stay in St. John's

Downtown St. John's
Historic core meets business hub, this area boasts office buildings, hotels, and a vibrant entertainment scene. Discover local art galleries, bookstores, and The Rooms cultural facility, while enjoying unique shopping experiences.

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

Quidi Vidi
Discover "The Gut" harbor and Quidi Vidi Lake in this charming area, where you can visit the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company and Village Artisan Studios. Explore the Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site and dine at the restored Mallard Cottage.

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

The Battery
Perched on the slopes of Signal Hill, this picturesque area boasts steep inclines and vibrant houses. Explore Chain Rock, a historic landmark, and enjoy captivating harbor views.

Churchill Park
While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Suncor Energy Fluvarium and St. John's Government House.

Jag Boutique Hotel
My wife and I planned a night out for our 15th wedding anniversary. We had a room on the 5th floor (Harbor View). Amazing room (really spacious) and everything was great. We also spent the evening down at Zimmy's for a few drinks, and loved that spot as well. My only true negative about the experience ...
Reviewed on 3 April 2026

Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
We were not even afforded the opportunity to stay as the front desk agent denied our ability to even checkin under our reservation it’s our itinerary From Online booking with confirmation reference number Stating that we need credit card to process checkin I went though our booking, reservation detail ...
Reviewed on 2 April 2026

Alt Hotel St. John's
Greeted as soon as we walked in, front desk staff were so friendly. Underground parking was great for peace of mind. Room was so clean and such a great view. Only thing I didn’t like was there was no mini fridge in our room. Overall would definitely recommend to anyone that the stay at the Alt is ...
Reviewed on 3 April 2026

HarbourGate Condos & Studios
Best place to stay with my family. They love the place. Would totally Recommend it.
Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Center City with Recent Renos
(King & Double Beds)
This is a great property and the Host is amazing! The photos online reflect the property accurately. The house was really clean and bright with lots of windows! It is about a 2km walk from the Mary Brown Centre and we are seniors and was able to do this walk on a regular basis. There is a grocery ...
Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Downtown Executive w Fireplace & Location
Clean, cozy, great location. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 20 March 2026
Popular places to visit

George Street
Enjoy an outing to George Street during your stay in St. John's. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Rooms
You can study the exhibits at The Rooms, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to St. John's. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Signal Hill National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill National Historic Site, a lovely green space in 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 lively bars in this relaxing area.

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.
