Downtown East Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A bridge with a river underneath, surrounded by greenery and industrial buildings.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a clear sky, and a mix of modern and historic buildings in the background.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, trees, and industrial buildings in the background.
A steel bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by greenery and a cityscape with buildings and smokestacks in the background.
A city skyline with modern buildings and a historic stone bridge.

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 ฿3,966 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,966
฿4,641 total
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,209 reviews)
"Felt like sleeping in a chipotle. Hard edges, hard light, boxy, vacuous. Square toilets."

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿3,736 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿3,736
฿4,372 total
12 Nov - 13 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 ...
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 ฿5,202 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿5,202
฿6,088 total
19 Nov - 20 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! (1,007 reviews)
"New hotel in renovated historic building - excellent lodging experience and location!"

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿4,108 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,108
฿4,767 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! (2,895 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The staff was courtesy, helpful, and very accommodating. Kids ages 8-12 loved the pool area. Breakfast was good and hotel was very clean. We would stay again!"

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿3,625 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿3,625
฿4,242 total
21 Nov - 22 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! (2,349 reviews)
"Really nice hotel! Me and my daughter felt very safe and the staff was so accommodating! The hotel is within walking distance to the target center and lots of restaurants. We took the blue line train to and from the airport and also to the mall of America! Very short walk to the train station from ..."

Reviewed on 8 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 ฿7,104 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿7,104
฿8,242 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (3,250 reviews)
"We stayed at the Radisson Blu Mall of America for my birthday, and honestly, it was an awesome experience! The location is unbeatable! Being directly attached to the Mall of America means shopping, dining, and entertainment are literally just steps away. It made everything so convenient and added ..."

Reviewed on 9 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