Dinkytown Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul





Stay near popular Dinkytown attractions
Things to do

Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Dinkytown

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
"The double beds are VERY VERY small. Two teens/adults will not be able to sleep comfortably in them. Location is fantastic, parking is wonderful. Breakfast is grab & go style. Worked well for what we needed at a good price."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Our stay was great- I was hesitant with reviews but we came in at midnight to a very kind front desk. The pool was super fun our little kids loved it. Yes it smelled like chlorine but not unbearable. Breakfast was delicious- a little difficult as there was a line and having to juggle three littles ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Staff told me my room wasn’t ready and that the hotel was sold out the night prior …waited for several hours, then after checking the 4th time, they said there was a room available that wasn’t used the night before they could put me in….so essentially, the first person lied to me."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 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 Target Field, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, 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.

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.

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.























