West Side Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Stay near popular West Side attractions
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Top hotels in West Side
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Hot tub was closed when we were there but kids enjoyed the pool. 24/7 shuttle was easy and quick."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Great experience"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"The room was nice and clean. The desk staff and breakfast staff were very courteous and attentive. Super location as Mall of America was a short walk through the parking lot!"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Bloom Hotel
"Me and my dad reserved this room for my daughters to go to Mall of America three weeks ahead of our arrival date. When we arrived the staff informed us that they couldn’t find our reservation due to the hotel being under renovation and that we were supposed to be notified that the hotel is not going ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Excellent hotel, and staff very accommodating."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean. Very nice waterpark."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Side
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 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.
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.
