Title: Downtown East Travel Guide: Best of Downtown East, Minneapolis - St. Paul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown East](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-East-Hotels.d553248633938969494.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d178287.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d178287.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown East Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-East.d553248633938969494.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown East Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-East.d553248633938969494.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown East Travel Guide ## Minneapolis - St. Paul ![Downtown East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624894442533/d27c787b-603e-48c1-9d7c-fb8054aaff65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624894442533/5d582cdf-63f0-4182-9e82-a1f00a8d982d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624894442533/0ca5f7c0-5a56-4636-aaca-dca5e245df63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/29ec221c-8606-4610-9501-5ab8e08e781e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/9e6fdd61-f9e0-4561-bbb5-98940cbe6064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown East Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Minneapolis - St. Paul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis---St-Paul.dx178287) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Flags Flying by U.S. Bank Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592004534/de595d0d-5e81-45de-9077-cabde9e005e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### U.S. Bank Stadium 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/US-Bank-Stadium-Downtown-Minneapolis.d553248621592004534.Attraction) ![Guthrie Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501828/2b18a2ca-e4af-4c6c-a5ba-5a796d1b94f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guthrie Theater Watch a show at night or tour the remarkable building during the day at this world-class theater in Minneapolis. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guthrie-Theater-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d501828.Attraction) ![Mill City Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220840/ff8c7187-0e07-43c8-9417-c891cb378ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mill City Museum Learn about how a flour mill and the Mississippi River shaped the identity of Minneapolis at this exciting museum housed within 19th-century ruins. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mill-City-Museum-Downtown-Minneapolis.d6220840.Attraction) ![Stone Arch Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624894442533/a8b98f9a-0430-41aa-8d52-c33d979e69f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stone Arch Bridge Stroll across this historic 23-arch bridge, which spans the mighty Mississippi and offers views of St. Anthony Falls and the Minneapolis riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stone-Arch-Bridge-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d553248624894442533.Attraction) ![Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287/fea2f220-0a79-4f80-a29a-42cd9f4369bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of America You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mall-Of-America-East-Bloomington.d501836.Attraction) ![0_19888102](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501849/01692be8-83c9-4272-8c7d-e0d84560a917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities during your trip to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Minnesota-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d501849.Attraction) ### Things to do ![SEA LIFE at Mall of America](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/252427/6c959353-17fc-4a2f-8323-fe4ea3911e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE at Mall of America £28 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-at-mall-of-america.a252427.activity-details) ![St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47937231/a928517d-f6fd-49bb-8231-5ad2d4daa2aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-paul-ghost-tours-sinister-sins-shadows.a47937231.activity-details) ![Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50485210/495b33eb-71a3-4723-8f9e-8b652b941cf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mall-of-america-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a50485210.activity-details) ![Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4121025/ad38593a-685e-4325-bd94-1bf2499c672a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour £7 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minneapolis-river-walk-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a4121025.activity-details) ![Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48553071/4dd745c5-8c49-457b-82e6-6e99c8959951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley £41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/narrated-scenic-tour-on-the-minneapolis-trolley.a48553071.activity-details) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2575963/657055d9-8ac1-47d3-a97f-664daecde9b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience £80 per traveller **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2575963.activity-details) [See all activities in Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d178287.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown East ![Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16254800/16254709/d344659e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown 609 3rd Street South Minneapolis MN £105 4 Apr - 5 Apr 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,051 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=16254709&PinnedHotelID=16254709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969494) ![Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6851/4f5a5ed3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America 1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £85 20 Apr - 21 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and free water park access. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 7.6/10 Good! (2,363 reviews) If you’re looking for a fun place to chill and relax with your family. This hotel is the place. Next to the Mall of America Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=6851&PinnedHotelID=6851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969494) ![Radisson Blu Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5679900/5679898/fe7b1ce3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £190 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,908 reviews) Parking was overpriced Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=5679898&PinnedHotelID=5679898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969494) ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565100/565006/6213d079_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG 7801 12TH Ave S Bloomington MN £77 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,200 reviews) Everything was wonderful except I was in a room on the 5th floor and the floor in the bathroom is pitched up so far you can barely open the bathroom door. Severe structural issues. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=565006&PinnedHotelID=565006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969494) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5579/6c302e60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN 2221 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £100 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,324 reviews) Great staff and breakfast was decent, located next to moa. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=5579&PinnedHotelID=5579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969494) ![Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12786200/12786116/cf932937_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis 3200 E 81st St Bloomington MN Fully refundable £96 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,240 reviews) Great brunch not happy I couldn’t cash in on the happy hour! Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=12786116&PinnedHotelID=12786116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969494) [See all 2,136 properties in Downtown East](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248633938969494) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown East hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969494&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969494&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969494&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969494&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969494&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969494&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown East ![Trees in Fall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471475/fe108eb1-a4c5-43ce-b2c5-a961f73bba10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elliot Park While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Elliot-Park.dx553248635976471475) ![Downtown West](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/0caba131-f2d4-45dd-8efa-d271c005cd5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Downtown-West.dx553248633938969675) ![Downtown Minneapolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220840/6dcf33de-be23-403a-99ec-53f7a5b4aefb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Minneapolis 4/5(12 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Nicollet Mall and Foshay Tower, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Downtown-Minneapolis.dx6060010) ![Dinkytown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/3ef070a9-cd79-40d3-893f-5012b7276253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dinkytown 5/5(2 area reviews) Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Dinkytown.dx553248633938969579) ![street scene in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/870075415832653824/51ba0637-79ac-48f2-9c38-561c62de1b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Loop If you're spending time in North Loop, check out sights like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin or Target Field and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-North-Loop.dx870075415832653824) ![Minneapolis urban loft apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969800/df2fe5f1-27f1-46fa-a7d4-db8c51b36833.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Warehouse District Travellers choose Warehouse District for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station and check out top sights like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin. 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