Dinkytown Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern architectural structure with curved metal roofs and a reflective glass building.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern building with a large mural and a bike parking area in front.
A modern building with a glass facade, a red bridge, and a city skyline in the background.

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A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

8.6/10 (1,783 reviews)
Walk around the campus of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a top university in Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

฿1,010
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

฿1,571
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿1,636
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

฿372
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿801
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿360
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Dinkytown

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

4 out of 5
615 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿4,391 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,391
฿5,730 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,042 reviews)
"Awesome experience. Amazing rooms. Exceptional staff"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

3 out of 5
2407 University Ave Se Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,000 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿3,000
฿3,511 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,115 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,115
฿4,774 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (2,853 reviews)
"Clean, great pool area, good breakfast"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
1020 HAWTHORNE AVE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,093 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿3,093
฿3,620 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,655 reviews)
"Spacious room with refrigerator and microwave. Very nice ambient lighting. Good storage. Full length mirror. Coffee maker and bar shelf. Staff was friendly. Parking was easy. Bed was duper comfortable! Stayed 6 nights and housekeeping never refilled coffee on their own. They made bed and left towels ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4.5 out of 5
35 S 7th St Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,637 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,637
฿4,257 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,307 reviews)
"Pretty decent hotel for the price we paid. Quiet rooms and HVAC wasn't the typical noise party with wall units. Was notified at check in that they don't do housekeeping unless requested, and to call the front desk to request anything, which is fine. But things like coffee, cups creamer were a daily ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

3 out of 5
2221 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,858 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,858
฿4,476 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
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Where to stay in Dinkytown

Find the best Dinkytown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

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 Nicollet Mall, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

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.

A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

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.

A stone bridge with illuminated arches over a river, reflecting city lights.
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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.

A colorful indoor amusement park with a large Ferris wheel, various rides, and a 'Blue's Skidoo' attraction.

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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