University
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
University Hotel Deals
Memorial University
Really enjoyed this property. Room was clean and parking was easy. Staff friendly. Central to everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025
Jag Boutique Hotel
Beautifully decorated setting a very cool ambience. Staff were helpful and friendly. Room was clean and spacious. Close to the downtown. Only minor complaint was there are two buildings connect by a pedestrian- took us a hot minute to find our room but again- very helpful staff saved us! Haha would ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Great supper value and quick breakfast ideas. Great nite
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Staff were great, room was very clean and we really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
the staff was wonderful starting from the front desk to the restaurant staff to the cleaning and maintenance staff
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
The coffee wasn’t the greatest,parking was ok
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around University
Churchill Park
While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Confederation Building and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.
Rabbittown
Rabbittown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Georgestown
Georgestown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and St. John's Government House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Rennies Mill
Though Rennies Mill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. John's Government House and The Rooms.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
