Downtown East Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a clear sky, and a mix of modern and historic buildings in the background.
A city skyline with modern buildings and a historic stone bridge.
A stone bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and urban buildings.
A modern building with a blue facade and a red sign with a white crescent moon and star.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Stay near popular Downtown East attractions

A city skyline with a river, bridges, and industrial structures.

U.S. Bank Stadium

9.0/10 (3,788 reviews)
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

฿1,021
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

฿1,587
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿810
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

฿376
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Saint Paul Gangster Tour

Saint Paul Gangster Tour

฿1,856
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Saint Paul Gangster Tour
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿405
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown East

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

3.5 out of 5
609 3rd Street South Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,946 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿3,946
฿4,618 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
"I booked this thinking breakfast was included, but I’m still uncertain if I should’ve gotten it or not. The front desk staff said if you booked a certain way, it was. I don’t even know if I did book that way! I also thought parking was available, but apparently if you didn’t pay for that in advance, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

3 out of 5
900 Washington Ave South Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,717 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,717
฿4,350 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, close to venue"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

4 out of 5
708 S 3rd Street Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿5,176 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿5,176
฿6,057 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and quaint and the local is excellent..concierge are very good and friendly to assist at all cost..However the restaurant staff at umbra are not very attentive and sloooow..how do you run out of bloody mary mix and orange juice or is the staff to lazy to stock..anyway I been ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,088 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,088
฿4,743 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (2,898 reviews)
"Gotta try the pizza."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4.5 out of 5
35 S 7th St Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,607 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿3,607
฿4,221 total
13 Nov - 14 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! (2,354 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly good hotel for sure"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿6,785 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
฿6,785
฿7,872 total
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,255 reviews)
"Very clean, good gym with quality machines only one not working during stay. Nice room design and finishes. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
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Where to stay in Downtown East

Find the best Downtown East 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 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 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 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.

Downtown East Travel Guide