Downtown East Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A bridge with a river underneath, surrounded by greenery and industrial buildings.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a clear sky, and a mix of modern and historic buildings in the background.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, trees, and industrial buildings in the background.
A steel bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by greenery and a cityscape with buildings and smokestacks in the background.
A city skyline with modern buildings and a historic stone bridge.

Stay near popular Downtown East attractions

A city skyline with a river, bridges, and industrial structures.

U.S. Bank Stadium

9.0/10 (3,788 reviews)
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

฿1,010
per adult
90% 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

฿1,571
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

฿372
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

฿801
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿360
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿1,636
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
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Top hotels in Downtown East

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

3.5 out of 5
609 3rd Street South Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,960 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,960
฿4,634 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,181 reviews)
"Facility and staff were pretty wonderful. My only real complaint, and mostly as someone not having experienced this prior, was having to pay for parking in addition to the room. Otherwise, the room was beautiful, comfortable, and clean."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

3 out of 5
900 Washington Ave South Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,960 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,960
฿4,634 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great layout of the room."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

4 out of 5
708 S 3rd Street Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿5,469 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿5,469
฿6,400 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,102 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿4,102
฿4,760 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4.5 out of 5
35 S 7th St Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,620 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,620
฿4,236 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
1020 HAWTHORNE AVE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿2,991 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,991
฿3,500 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown East

Find the best Downtown East areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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 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 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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