Dinkytown Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern architectural structure with curved metal roofs and a reflective glass building.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern building with a large mural and a bike parking area in front.
A modern building with a glass facade, a red bridge, and a city skyline in the background.

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A modern building with a glass facade, a bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

8.6/10 (1,783 reviews)
Walk around the campus of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a top university in Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

฿992
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

฿1,543
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

฿551
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿787
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿1,607
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿393
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Dinkytown

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

3 out of 5
2407 University Ave Se Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿2,974 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,974
฿3,480 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,023 reviews)
"The staff were really friendly. My room was nice and clean with the towels having this refreshing scent. I wasn’t crazy about the shower handle. The breakfast included was so so. I was hoping for a waffle maker. I like that the hotel includes free parking. Overall 4 stars."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

4 out of 5
615 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿4,945 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,945
฿6,372 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,040 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and decorated so fun! The restaurant is so convenient and the drinks are great!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,078 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,078
฿4,732 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,899 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,899
฿3,363 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,096 reviews)
"The shuttle was helpful but hard to find"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
1020 HAWTHORNE AVE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿2,945 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,945
฿3,447 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,571 reviews)
"The staff where very disrespectful and late as far as service the food was over priced and nasty"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

4 out of 5
3200 E 81st St Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,932 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,932
฿4,562 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,538 reviews)
"What we expected, Front desk was good... 8th floor hallway ceiling needs remodeling after the leak Our room was 90% but needed minor details updated"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
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Where to stay in Dinkytown

Find the best Dinkytown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

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.

A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

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.

A stone bridge with illuminated arches over a river, reflecting city lights.
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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.

A colorful indoor amusement park with a large Ferris wheel, various rides, and a 'Blue's Skidoo' attraction.

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.

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