Core Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A large white space suit sculpture in a shopping mall.
A museum interior with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton exhibit, ticket booths, and informational displays.
A botanical garden with a glass greenhouse, a central fountain, and various landscaped gardens.
A large historic church with a prominent dome and twin towers.
A view through a circular window of a white building with arched windows and red shutters, and a taller red building in the background.

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Top hotels in Core

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
The price is ฿3,077 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,077
฿3,596 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is ฿4,461 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,461
฿5,214 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,092 reviews)
"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

The Saint Paul Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

4 out of 5
411 Minnesota St St. Paul MN
The price is ฿3,317 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,317
฿3,877 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,508 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,508
฿5,230 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,621 reviews)
"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

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,162 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,162
฿3,669 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,107 reviews)
"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

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,514 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿5,514
฿6,398 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,211 reviews)
"Ok room but this is the 2nd time we’ve had a dirty tub. Please clean your bathrooms!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
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Where to stay in Core

Find the best Core areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



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