Downtown East Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A bridge with a river underneath, surrounded by greenery and industrial buildings.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a clear sky, and a mix of modern and historic buildings in the background.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, trees, and industrial buildings in the background.
A steel bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by greenery and a cityscape with buildings and smokestacks in the background.
A city skyline with modern buildings and a historic stone bridge.

Stay near popular Downtown East attractions

A city skyline with a river, bridges, and industrial structures.

U.S. Bank Stadium

9.0/10 (3,788 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

£22
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

£7
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

£22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

£79
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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Top hotels in Downtown East

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

3.5 out of 5
609 3rd Street South Minneapolis MN
The price is £117 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£117
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,068 reviews)
"The hotel and staff were great. It does say pet friendly but doesn’t offer a good pet area. It’s a mulched area out back and some dogs (like mine) don’t like using the bathroom in non grass areas. Other than that issue was pretty nice :)"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

3 out of 5
900 Washington Ave South Minneapolis MN
The price is £111 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£111
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great room. Amazing staff."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

4 out of 5
708 S 3rd Street Minneapolis MN
The price is £151 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£151
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The Restaurant attached is the Umbra. Service was horrible, food was horrific breakfast was ok. I would not recommend."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is £113 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£113
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,558 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is £91 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£91
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,153 reviews)
"Not the quality level you would expect from this brand."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is £190 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£190
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (3,089 reviews)
"Very clean!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
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Where to stay in Downtown East

Find the best Downtown East areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

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.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with cars.

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 Minnesota Children's Museum.

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.

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