Hamel Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Things to do

Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Friday Night Happy Hour Cruise on Lake Minnetonka
Top hotels in Hamel

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Benny was incredibly welcoming at check-in and answered our questions as it was our first time visiting. Our kids loved the cabin option with the bunkbeds. Most impressive were the lifeguards and emergency response team when an adolescent needed immediate medical attention. My husband and I were ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington/Airport
"The property is old and it shows. No hot water so no morning shower. Should have stayed somewhere else."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

The Westin Minneapolis
"The lobby is charming and the bar/restaurant beautiful. It’s in a great location. The views out the room windows are awful but the rooms are very nice"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
"There was a terrible sour sewage smell in the lobby. There was a similar smell in the hallway of the floor that I was on. There was a different but also bad solvent like smell in my room that gave me a headache in 15 minutes. I had to leave. The young man at the front desk acted like he had no idea ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Bloom Hotel
"A good chuck of the staff was horrible. Was not helpful what so ever. Didn’t give us all the necessary information about how the shuttle works and was being difficult when multiple asked for help."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown
Where to stay in Hamel

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.




















