University City
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Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.
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.
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.
City Museum
This quirky children’s museum invites visitors to crawl through whales, climb into tree houses and whiz down three-story slides.
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
St Louis Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Arch Small Group Walking Tour and Arch Entrance Ticket
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/ Arch & River Cruise
Top hotels in University City
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The room was clean and spacious. Hotel staff were nice and very accommodating given the issues we had with the valet service. While I understand the valet is a seperate entity, the hotel should revisit their relationship with thos vendor. They need to improve with more valets available each shift. ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
The property is right off of 44 with many fast food and gas stations nearby. It was clean and quiet. Perfect for my quick overnight stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
A very clean classy place. Staff were all friendly and helpful. They have a workout room, laundry room, etc... Pool closed and restaurant on limited hours due to remodeling but we enjoyed our stay there and were very pleased with everything.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Very clean rooms great stuff excellent amenities two meals breakfast and dinner is served along with a few snacks around the clock coffee soda and lime water or lemon water or cucumber water. This place is also safe and secure around the clock security very nice I truly enjoyed I would recommend ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
A bit out of date, but still great place to stay!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
Good breakfast, clean
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University City
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush 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
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Saint Louis Abbey while you're in town.
