Dinkytown Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Stay near popular Dinkytown attractions
Things to do
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Top hotels in Dinkytown
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
"There was nobody working in check-in at 11 pm to 1 am, so a customer called police to come and check why no one was there as I was 24 hours open. The clerk came at 1 am."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
"Came in for a weekend of NFL fun with my son. We arrived a bit earlier on a Friday before check-in time, but I figured we'd walk in, drop our bags, and walk around the downtown area until our hotel room was ready. The two gentlemen at the front desk (this would have been Friday Oct 2 - I forgot their ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast
"The hotel was pleasant, but my fridge wasn’t working and when I went to check if it was plugged in, there was a bunch of trash behind the fixture. Just little stuff that didn’t make me feel great about the price I paid. I didn’t mention this as it was our last day. The staff seemed very nice ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Dinkytown
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Nicollet Mall, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
Downtown St. Paul
Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.
South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
Downtown West
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.
East Bloomington
While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.
