Alt Hotel St. John's
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
It is worth booking if you want a central, well-rated base on Water Street with staff who know the city. Price-led travellers should compare first, because in our sample it cost more than both our Budget and Luxury picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Couples and solo travellers who plan to explore downtown on foot will get the most out of this hotel. Guests single out the harbourside location and a friendly, professional team that gives useful local tips.
Skip it if price is your main filter. In our November sample it was the most expensive of our three St. John's picks. Drivers of trucks or larger vehicles should also note that the underground garage is hard to access.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits at 125 Water Street, and the listing gives the location 9.6 out of 10, the strongest number on this page. Guests describe a central downtown spot near the harbour, within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants.
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist is about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes on foot. Cabot Tower is 1.8 km, roughly 23 minutes. Masjid-an-Noor is 4.7 km away, about 59 minutes on foot, which is far: plan on public transport or a taxi. All times are straight-line estimates, so real routes may take longer, especially on hills.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 525 reviews, the joint second highest of the eight properties we compared. Two themes stand out: the location near the harbour and staff described as friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
The weak spot is parking. Guests call the underground garage convenient, yet say it is difficult for trucks and other large vehicles.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults came to about €140.08 per night, or roughly €280 in total. The sample median was €125.73, so this hotel sat about 11% above it. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Here is the honest part. DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview, our Budget pick, was €98.76 with an 8.2 score. Blue on Water, our Luxury pick, was €117.84 with a 9.1 score and 4 stars. On those reference prices, Blue on Water was cheaper and slightly better rated. Prices move a lot by date, so compare all three on the day you book.
The listing names a gym, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Breakfast details are not in our data, so check whether any breakfast is offered or included.
Why it made our top 3
We compared eight eligible properties. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price together, so it is not the cheapest option by design. A 9.0 score on 525 reviews plus a 9.6 location score earned the place, even with a price above the median.
Before you book
Check the live price against Blue on Water and the DoubleTree for your exact dates. Confirm breakfast, and if you travel with a pet, ask about the pet policy and any fees, since we have no detail on that.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. If you drive a large vehicle, ask the hotel about garage clearance before arrival.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Alt Hotel St. John's close to the harbour?
Guests describe it as a central downtown spot near the harbour, walkable to shops, bars and restaurants. The address is 125 Water Street, with a location score of 9.6 out of 10.
Can I walk to Cabot Tower from Alt Hotel St. John's?
Cabot Tower is about 1.8 km away, roughly 23 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The real route may take longer, so allow extra time.
Does the hotel have parking?
Guests mention an underground garage that is convenient for cars. They also say access is difficult for trucks and larger vehicles.
Is breakfast included?
Our data has no breakfast details for this hotel. Check with the hotel or on your booking before you assume it is available.
What does a night cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 were about €140.08 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates, as rates change.