Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
Explore the wonders of nature, ancient artifacts and mind-blowing technology at this center, with an Omnitheater and interactive exhibits.
Landmark Center
St. Paul’s remarkable cultural complex is home to a range of premier Twin Cities arts organizations, as well as space for music, dance, theater and public events.
Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Minnesota History Center
Learn about Minnesota’s Greatest Generation, feel a tornado and hear personal stories from the state’s darkest days of war.
Minnesota Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Minnesota Children's Museum during your travels to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul
The Saint Paul Hotel
"Clean room, attentive staff, great breakfast, wish it would be in the main dinning room with better view, instead of the basement."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"We stayed over the weekend for a wedding. Lovely hotel views, great breakfast, and ease of access were some of our most notable highlights. Hotel staff were friendly and exteremely helpful. Enrique and the entire staff were extremely accommodating and made our experience so much better. We had an ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"Loved My stay"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
"The staff was very friendly. The night shift staff Sherritt was very helpful. There were little things I noticed could be different but overall great 6 day stay. Thank you to everyone."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Roami at The Fitz
"Place was fantastic! I liked the added touches like drinks and treats. Alandra and Camille helped me and were amazing at the front desk. They were so genuinely nice and friendly. Made me feel very welcome. Room very clean, comfy bed. Definitely would stay again and recommend to others."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
"Right across the intersection from the Arena!!! The only slight problem was that breakfast is in the onsite restaurant, rather than a free buffet."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
Summit - University
If you're spending time in Summit - University, check out sights like Cathedral of Saint Paul or St Paul Curling Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dale Street Station or Victoria Street Station.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Mariucci Arena and Weisman Art Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Powderhorn Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
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.
