Core Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Top hotels in Core
The Saint Paul Hotel
"The architecture and design"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"It was a great stay. Everyone was friendly"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"The hotel is top notch as if I was in an exclusive place. The staff is awesome and I do mean awesome not one issue period with 3 kids 👍👍👍👍👍"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"I have littles so this pool/water park was amazing for them!! Our room was nice, sheets had some spot stains upon arrival. Front desk was accommodating and went and changed the sheets for us. No big deal, otherwise the hotel was nice and clean! Breakfast was complimentary but only cereal and bagels! ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"It was perfect for us, we stayed there due to an early flight in the morning. We checked in and were able to walk from the hotel directly into the mall near the amusement park. Our two daughters had a blast there, we walked and did a little shopping, and had dinner at the restaurant in the hotel. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Had to leave before breakfast but coffee at 0600 was great"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Core
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin 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.
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 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.
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.
