Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

A sunset over a city skyline reflected in a calm lake, with industrial buildings and trees in the foreground.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a cityscape with red brick buildings, and a green park area.
A river surrounded by dense green forest under a clear blue sky.
A lake with a wooden pier, people fishing, and a beach with people sunbathing.
A memorial with an American flag, surrounded by a circular wall and illuminated by streetlights.

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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
401 6th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is ฿3,622 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,622
฿4,170 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

3 out of 5
225 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is ฿3,830 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿3,830
฿4,409 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (952 reviews)
"The beds were great! The staff very friendly. We stayed for just one night so didn't use many of the amenities. We were disappointed that there was a charge for breakfast...a simple continental breakfast was $12! Whereas the other hotels where we had stayed on previous visits to Rochester had free ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

3 out of 5
1625 Broadway Ave S Rochester MN
The price is ฿2,589 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿2,589
฿2,980 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,515 reviews)
"Our stay was great , free shuttle to Mayo Clinic was great!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is ฿4,506 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,506
฿5,188 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,337 reviews)
"Kendra at the front desk was warm and friendly. She does an outstanding job and make you feel very welcome."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is ฿4,695 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,695
฿5,405 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

2.5 out of 5
435 16th Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is ฿2,398 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,398
฿2,761 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Find the best Historic Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Kutzky Park

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Cascade Lake Beach.

East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Folwell

Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Apache Mall and Plummer House.



Historic Southwest Travel Guide