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.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit 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. Visit the shops and lively bars in this relaxing 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.
Fort Amherst
Newfoundland’s first lighthouse has stood sentry over St. John’s harbor for more than 200 years and is where you can take in glorious sea views.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
Jag Boutique Hotel
"Such a beautiful hotel! Loved the music theme that was carried throughout the lobby and the rooms! Staff were all so incredibly pleasant - especially the doormen/valets! Rooms were spacious and clean and had all the amenities one needs. The bathroom was very spacious and loved the counter space! ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
"Great location"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Murray Premises Hotel
"Very cool old St.John’s vibe. Lots of history in this building and it is restored beautifully."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
"Great location, coffee shop for breakfast"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
"The rooms were great; clean and tidy. The pool area and locker rooms were a bit dated. Parking was central to the hotel. Overall a good stay in the downtown location."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
"Great room with newer finishings and furniture. The hotel was clean and generally well maintained, however one of the two elevators was not in operation, so there was a small wait time to get to your floor."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
