Core Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul





Stay near popular Core attractions
Things to do

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Top hotels in Core

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

The Saint Paul Hotel
"We came up for a festival and this hotel was super close, had a shuttle, restaurants & bar, and the staff was phenomenal. Great stay & would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Staff were friendly and welcoming. The cleanliness was not super great outside of our hotel room, and there were stains on our blankets. There weren’t towels in the pool area 3/4 times we went swimming. We had to go to the clear front of the hotel when we needed new towels everyday so that was annoying. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
"Convenient to the airport as I had a short trip. Coffee available all day! Shuttle to airport was appreciated. Room had everything I needed. Comfy bed! I would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Ok room but this is the 2nd time we’ve had a dirty tub. Please clean your bathrooms!"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 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 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.

South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

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.

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.

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.



















