Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Stay near popular Downtown St. Paul attractions
Things to do
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul
The Saint Paul Hotel
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"Room is clean. Staff is nice. No breakfast was offered."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"High value hotel right off the interstate. Comfy rooms, great breakfast, free dinner/happy hour, and a fun hotel bar for the end of the night. Also a hot tub. Will definitely be staying here next time I’m in town!"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Celeste of St Paul
"The basement / ground floor rooms are so dank, damp and depressing. It’s really gross down there. The musty smell is really bad, and the rooms feels like it’s a dungeon. The price is way too high for that depressing room. The carpet is gross. There is nothing on the walls. We needed a place to stay ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
"The hotel was very nice, and the complimentary breakfast is above average. The stay was marred by a large group partying and making extreme noise at various times during the night, and in the hallway. Although one guest was evidently escorted out at 4:30 am, I question how all of those people were ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown St. Paul
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 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.
South Loop
While you're in South Loop, take in top sights like Mall of America or Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 28th Avenue Station or Mall of America Station.
