Ecclesiastical District
St. John's
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Popular places to visit
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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.
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.
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.
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 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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Walking on Water - 90min Downtown St. John's Tour
St. John's Local Pub Tour & History Lesson
Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)
Top hotels in Ecclesiastical District
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
"Room was very clean, breakfast decent, very helpful staff. Happy with our stay there."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
"Excellent Hotel for the price point. A little out of the way from the tourist areas but never waited longer than 2 minutes for Ubers. Room was spacious, clean and had plenty of amenities a traveller would need. No Breakfast available but there is a Denny’s attached to the Hotel. Lobby Coffee was ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
"The restaurant was great and you get a coupon for kids to eat free! Kids really enjoyed the pool slides but the pool itself was very cold. This hotel is OLD! There was mold on the wall where the windows are. I would stay somewhere else in town that has a pool/slides and is newer."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
"Great location by the airport, shuttle service to and from. Very clean well maintained property. Restaurant and cafe on site."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
The Guv’nor
"Nice courtyard hotel with small, older rooms and a sweet british style pub attached. The amenities are a bit older, but the price, location, pub were all fantastic, and the staff were amazing."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
"Great!"
Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Ecclesiastical District
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.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, George Street and Newman Wine Vaults are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit George Street and St. John's Government House.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
