Central
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.
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 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.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops 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? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)
Top hotels in Central
Monastery Hotel
Beautiful hotel and spa. We stayed 4 nights. Each of our rooms came with a jacuzzi and a bottle of wine. We loved our stay here and will stay here again. Thank you for great service and great accommodations.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Victorian 4BR | 2.5BA | 2Parking | Near Parks & DT
Great place, a few minutes walk to downtown
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Cozy, Relaxing, Center City Retreat with Private Rooftop Deck!
Very lovely loft
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Comfort With A Touch Of Class #1
Great location, quiet property, clean and fully equipped. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Pennywell Prestige | Studio | 1 Bath | Parking
We were going to stay in a hotel then found this listing that was less expensive and had more amenities that we liked (eg kitchen). The hosts put a lot of thought into making this little apartment comfortable and easy and we are glad we chose it over a hotel. The host was extremely helpful and responsive. ...
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
House Patrick | 4Bds | Loft Style | Parking
Kitchen, outdoor BBQ, bathroom, bedrooms all great! Living room and loft area furniture needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
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.
Mundy Pond
Though Mundy Pond may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
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.
