Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
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 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.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
Clean room. Easily accessible to the clinic.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Rooms were not clean. Bathrooms were dirty. The only good thing was the proximity to the hospital across the street.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
The property was nice, but staff looked very annoyed on evening/night shift if you went to ask a question. The rooms were nice and roomy, but there wasn't even a recliner or anything to sit in. The chair that was in there reminded me of a cloth covered school desk chair. So we either had to sit on ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Perfect for visiting Mayo Clinic
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Location is great if Mayo on foot is what you want. Other than that, there’s not much to recommend. I was on 3rd floor and it sounded like an elephant was above me. Breakfast is over at 9 SHARP. It consists of one microwave for anything hot. Stand in line. And, forgot about a second glass of juice, ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
It met my expectations. The car service to Mayo appointments is a plus.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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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.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Kutzky Park
While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
