Aerial view of St. John's, Newfoundland with colorful downtown rows, the harbour and the Narrows to the Atlantic

Cheap hotels & rooms in St. John's, Newfoundland

St. John's is one of North America’s oldest cities, with colorful Jellybean Row houses, Signal Hill, Cape Spear (the easternmost point in North America) and lively George Street pubs. It is a compact city with a limited supply of rooms, so summer book early.

Finding cheap rooms in St. John's, Newfoundland is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Rooms come in more shapes than hotels — in St. John's, Newfoundland you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.

St. John's is a port of call on some Canada, transatlantic and expedition cruises, with ships docking in the harbor next to downtown.

Where to find cheap rooms in St. John's, Newfoundland

Downtown

Near George Street, Water Street and the harbor.

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Signal Hill & The Battery

Harbor views and trails at the mouth of the Narrows.

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Airport & Kenmount Road

Chain hotels outside downtown, often cheaper.

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Quidi Vidi

A picturesque fishing village and brewery just outside downtown.

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Map of cheap hotels in St. John's, Newfoundland

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Photos of St. John's, Newfoundland

When to book a cheap hotel in St. John's, Newfoundland

June to September is peak, with icebergs in late spring and early summer and whales in summer; winter is quiet and cheapest.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I see icebergs from St. John's?

Usually in late spring and early summer, varying from year to year.

Where should I stay in St. John's?

Downtown for pubs, restaurants and harbor views.

When are St. John's hotels most expensive?

In summer, especially during festivals and cruise and convention weeks.