Hotels Near Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Thursday 1 April 2027 Busch StadiumUpdated Tuesday 10 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Busch Stadium, 13 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Live By Loews - St. Louis (3 min), The Westin St. Louis (3 min), Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark (5 min). Next up at the venue: St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals on Thursday 1 April 2027. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$153 per night and the median is A$302, +46% against a normal A$207 night. Rates sampled 10 Nov 2026.
Busch Stadium sits right in downtown St. Louis, and that shapes everything about where to stay for Cardinals games. The nearest hotel is just 0.18 kilometres from the gates, and of the 24 hotels listed here, 13 are an easy walk in. Downtown is where most of the action is: a mix of three to five-star hotels between 0.18 and 1.5 kilometres out, suited to fans who want to walk in, grab a pre-game meal nearby, and walk back after the last out. The Saint Louis Area hotels sit a bit further out, from 1.44 to 3.76 kilometres, a better fit if you are happy with a short ride rather than a walk and want a bit more room on price. The Cardinals host Kansas City, San Diego and Minnesota across games on 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 19 and 20 April 2027. If being close on game night matters to you, downtown is worth booking early.
When to book
The Cardinals have home games on 1, 3 and 4 April 2027 against Kansas City, 5, 6 and 7 April against San Diego, and 19 and 20 April against Minnesota. Downtown has 13 walkable hotels out of 19 listed, and these are likely to go first for the opening series. Book early if you want to walk to the ballpark rather than take a short ride from further out.
Best areas to stay near Busch Stadium
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Downtown
19 hotels · 0.2 to 1.5 km · 13 walkable
Downtown is the obvious base for Busch Stadium, with 19 hotels between 0.18 and 1.5 kilometres of the gates and 13 of them an easy walk in. Stars run three to five, so there is a spread of budgets. Best for fans who want to walk to every game and back.
- Event night
- A$347
- Normal night
- A$205
3 to 5 star hotels listed
Saint Louis Area
5 hotels · 1.4 to 3.8 km · 0 walkable
The Saint Louis Area covers 5 hotels further from the stadium, between 1.44 and 3.76 kilometres out, all needing a short ride rather than a walk. Stars run three to four. Suits travellers happy to trade a bit of distance for more choice.
- Event night
- A$264
- Normal night
- A$207
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Hotels near Busch Stadium, by distance
Event window 31 Mar 2027 → 2 Apr 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Live By Loews - St. Louis Just 0.18 kilometres from Busch Stadium, a 3-minute walk, this 4-star downtown hotel is about as close as it gets. | Downtown | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 4 | A$638 | A$314 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Westin St. Louis A 3-minute walk from the stadium at 0.19 kilometres, this 3-star downtown option keeps things simple and close. | Downtown | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | A$533 | A$197 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark Five minutes on foot to Busch Stadium at 0.31 kilometres, a solid 4-star downtown pick for game day. | Downtown | ~5 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$385 | A$180 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch At 0.59 kilometres and a 9-minute walk, this 4-star downtown hotel sits comfortably within walking range. | Downtown | ~9 min walk 0.6 km | 4 | A$475 | A$307 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Saint Louis Autograph Collection A 10-minute walk from the stadium at 0.67 kilometres, this 4-star downtown hotel suits walk-in fans. | Downtown | ~10 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$457 | A$303 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton Pennywell St. Louis At The Arch 0.68 kilometres out with an 11-minute walk, this 4-star downtown hotel is still an easy stroll to the gates. | Downtown | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$184 | A$221 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Indigo St. Louis - Downtown By IHG A 3-star downtown choice 0.68 kilometres from Busch Stadium, an 11-minute walk to first pitch. | Downtown | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$177 | A$200 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Le Meridien St. Louis Downtown This 4-star downtown hotel sits 0.73 kilometres away, an 11-minute walk from Busch Stadium. | Downtown | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$347 | A$241 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Magnolia Hotel St Louis, a Tribute Portfolio At 0.84 kilometres and a 13-minute walk, this 4-star downtown hotel is within comfortable walking distance. | Downtown | ~13 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$205 | A$180 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Marriott St. Louis Grand 0.92 kilometres from the stadium with a 14-minute walk, this 4-star downtown hotel keeps you close to the action. | Downtown | ~14 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$577 | A$206 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Courtyard St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center A 15-minute walk covers the 0.93 kilometres to Busch Stadium from this 3-star downtown hotel. | Downtown | ~15 min walk 0.9 km | 3 | A$328 | A$177 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown 0.95 kilometres out and a 15-minute walk, this 4-star downtown hotel sits right at the edge of walking range. | Downtown | ~15 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$412 | A$217 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Missouri Athletic Club This 3-star downtown hotel is 0.97 kilometres from Busch Stadium, a 15-minute walk to the gates. | Downtown | ~15 min walk 1.0 km | 3 | A$275 | A$282 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 3 | A$236 | A$180 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Home2 Suites By Hilton St. Louis Downtown A 3-star downtown hotel 1.04 kilometres from Busch Stadium, a short ride rather than a walk on game day. | Downtown | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 3 | A$178 | A$152 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~5 min ride 1.1 km | 3 | A$179 | A$121 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Downtown | ~6 min ride 1.3 km | 4 | A$576 | A$205 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Saint Louis Area | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 4 | A$777 | A$335 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Downtown | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 5 | A$703 | A$606 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Americas Best Value Inn St Louis Downtown 8.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Downtown | ~7 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | A$153 | A$189 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Saint Louis Area | ~8 min ride 2.0 km | 3 | A$259 | A$207 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Saint Louis Area | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | A$215 | A$161 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Saint Louis Area | ~13 min ride 3.6 km | 3 | A$264 | A$262 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Saint Louis Area | ~13 min ride 3.8 km | 4 | A$266 | A$207 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Busch Stadium and the listed hotels
Getting to Busch Stadium
MetroLink Stadium station is adjacent to the ballpark
The Stadium MetroLink stop sits on the 8th Street side of Busch Stadium, next to the Westin, and both the Red and Blue lines call there. It is a below grade station located alongside 8th Street between Spruce Street and Clark Avenue.
Source: www.mlb.com, en.wikipedia.org
Stadium station has faced temporary closures for safety upgrades
Metro Transit has periodically closed Stadium station for its Secure Platform Plan security works, during which trains do not stop there and riders are directed to use 8th and Pine station instead, about four blocks north of the ballpark. Spectators should check the live Metro Transit schedule before travelling in case the station is closed on the night.
Source: www.metrostlouis.org, www.ksdk.com
MetroLink Red Line links Lambert Airport to the stadium
The Red Line runs directly from St Louis Lambert International Airport through downtown to Stadium station, a journey of roughly thirty three to forty minutes, and service is increased on game days. Only the Red Line serves the airport, so travellers on the Blue Line should change at Forest Park DeBaliviere or the Civic Center area.
Source: meetstadium.com, bleacherbound.com
Official Cardinals controlled lots sit right by the ballpark
The team operated All Star Lot is directly across the street from Gate 2 and parking can be pre purchased, along with the One Cardinal Way Garage inside Ballpark Village, though Ballpark Village parking is limited to a few hundred spaces. Team operated garages generally close one hour after the event finishes.
Source: www.mlb.com, www.stlouisstadium.net
Several multi storey garages sit within a short walk
Downtown garages such as Stadium East and Stadium West self park garages, the Kiener East and West garages and others on Broadway and Pine Street are within about a half mile or a ten minute walk of the ballpark. These are typically run by third party operators such as iParkIt or SP Plus rather than the Cardinals themselves.
Source: www.ksdk.com, ballparkeguides.com
Rideshare pick up and drop off is on Broadway
Taxi and rideshare pickups and drop offs are positioned on the east side of the stadium on Broadway, just south of Clark Street, with a further drop off point on the west side near Gate 3 on 8th Street. After events, departing fans are directed back to the Broadway side to meet their driver.
Source: www.mlb.com, www.arenacapacity.com
Clark Street closes between the stadium and Ballpark Village on event days
Clark Street, which runs between Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village, is usually closed to traffic during games and other events, so drivers and rideshare drivers need to plan an alternative route around the block. This closure is confirmed in the stadium's own gameday guidance as well as independent stadium guides.
Source: www.thestadiumsguide.com, www.mlb.com
Gates open well ahead of first pitch
Busch Stadium has six gates and they all open one and a half hours before game time from Monday to Thursday and two hours before game time from Friday to Sunday. Every gate is accessible regardless of which entrance matches a ticket.
Source: www.mlb.com, baseballbucketlist.com
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 31 Mar 2027 → 2 Apr 2027 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$153 per night. Sampled 10 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Busch Stadium
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Busch Stadium?
13 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Live By Loews - St. Louis (3 min, 0.2 km), The Westin St. Louis (3 min, 0.2 km), Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark (5 min, 0.3 km).
How much do hotels near Busch Stadium cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 31 Mar 2027 is A$302 per night for two adults, compared with A$207 on a normal night (+46%). The lowest listed rate is A$153 at Americas Best Value Inn St Louis Downtown.
When is St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium?
St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals is scheduled for Thursday 1 April 2027 at 00:00 local time (MLB (Baseball)). Tickets start from EUR 642. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (31 Mar 2027 → 2 Apr 2027).
Which area is best to stay in for Busch Stadium?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 13 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into St. Louis, MO are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Busch Stadium with free cancellation?
24 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for St. Louis, MO events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.