Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
Rochester
Visit Downtown Rochester
Popular places to visit
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Mayo Civic Center
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mayo Park
After visiting Mayo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester.
Rochester Art Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rochester Art Center during your travels in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
clean room
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Overall, the room was very clean. Needs some updating. Beds were comfortable but heater fan very noisey. You have to pay for parking but very limited places to park in one of their ramps. The other ramp can only accommodate vehicles under six feet. None of these things are mentioned on thier website. ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Not the quietest, could hear everything in the hallways. Parking was confusing but once there was able to navigate. Room was clean and cozy.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Second time we stayed at this property it’s very clean a very close to Mayo Clinic which was the reason for the stay. However the woman at the front desk that checked us out was pretty rude and gave me and my husband a nasty look for no reason which was a disappointment.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Clean, quick and close to Mayo. Don't need much else when you're up here. As always, the elevators remain funky -- but not an issue once you know where you're going. Been staying here for years.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
Super clean room, all the amenities you could ever want, Jeff from staff amazing.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Pill Hill Historic District
Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washington
Washington might not have many top sights, but Rochester Recreation Center and Assisi Heights are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
