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

฿1,075
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

฿2,085
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

฿556
per adult
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿1,258
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿794
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

฿397
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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 ฿3,920 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,920
฿4,588 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (1,109 reviews)
"Great affordable modern spot."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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 ฿3,920 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,920
฿4,588 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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)
"We really like the Aloft brand. They are always spotless and well appointed, and this one lived up to our expectations. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 ฿5,675 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿5,675
฿6,641 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,115 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,115
฿3,615 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,493 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,493
฿4,053 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,707 reviews)
"We booked a last minute stay to take the kids to mall of America and the pool sold us as a good spot. It wasn’t very well advertised that the onsite parking was an additional cost, so that was the first bad taste. Got the kids to the pool and went to have a drink at the bar and after ordering a tap ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,938 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,938
฿5,730 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
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Where to stay in Downtown East

Find the best Downtown East 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 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.

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, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

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 large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

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.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with 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.

Downtown East Travel Guide