Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A large astronaut statue in a shopping mall.
A grand hallway with a glass ceiling, granite walls, and banners.
A cafeteria with high ceilings, red hanging pipes, and colorful tables and chairs.
A modern building with a glass facade and a beige exterior.
An ornate room with a grand piano, a large organ, and framed artworks on the walls.

Stay near popular Downtown St. Paul attractions

The Science Museum of Minnesota building with a clear sky.

Science Museum of Minnesota

9.0/10 (73 reviews)
Explore the wonders of nature, ancient artifacts and mind-blowing technology at this center, with an Omnitheater and interactive exhibits.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

฿1,067
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

฿552
per adult
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿2,595
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿1,051
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

฿328
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Saint Paul Gangster Tour

Saint Paul Gangster Tour

฿1,807
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saint Paul Gangster Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,890 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,890
฿3,378 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,027 reviews)
"Very nice and friendly clean place very easy move around"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

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 ฿4,415 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,415
฿5,160 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! (2,079 reviews)
"The room was clean. The staff was super friendly. Valet parking was awesome."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

4 out of 5
175 10th St E St. Paul MN
The price is ฿4,361 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,361
฿5,097 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,629 reviews)
"Great location and perfect for family."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
175 7th Street W St. Paul MN
The price is ฿2,952 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,952
฿3,450 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Resturant was great."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul

3.5 out of 5
200 Seventh St W St. Paul MN
The price is ฿3,795 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿3,795
฿4,435 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,042 reviews)
"It was a beautiful interior. Our room was on the first floor right next to a busy busy semi truck filled street that the brakes and noise started at 5:15 am. It was a gorgeous and clean room. Breakfast was one of the best on our trip so far. Would stay again but definitely ask to not be on the first ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul
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 ฿3,276 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿3,276
฿3,829 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"It was nice!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown St. Paul

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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 Target Field, 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 Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

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 large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

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.

A serene lake surrounded by dense trees and lush greenery.

West Bloomington

While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Normandale Japanese Garden.

Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide