Downtown East Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Downtown East
Stay near popular Downtown East attractions
Things to do
Minnesota Vikings Football Game at US Bank Stadium
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown East
Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
"Look in closet for full mirror. Parking is very minimal. After event returning, massive lines to use the only 2 elevators and no stairs up to the floors instead of waiting. No extra pillows or blankets and no answer by housekeeping at midnight to get more. Floor in the rooms seemed very sticky. Also ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis
Moxy Minneapolis Downtown
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Clean room. Hallway floors sticky and I don't recommend walking with bare feet due to the foot feel and you will have stains on your feet. It's an older hotel, but all in all stay was fine, nothing to rave about. Stayed for the convenience of the kid's pool for my younger kids and it delivered; however, ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
"Under construction, you have to pay for parking, rooms need an update. When we booked we were not told they would be doing construction. Staff not super helpful either when we asked them questions."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Downtown East
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, 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 Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, 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.
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 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.
