Title: West Side Travel Guide: Best of West Side, Minneapolis - St. Paul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Side](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Side-Hotels.d553248635976481243.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)[West Side Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Side.d553248635976481243.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Side Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Side.d553248635976481243.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Side Travel Guide ## Minneapolis - St. Paul ![Beautiful park where you can take a boat ride up and down the Mississippi River. #StPaul #MississippiRiver #riverboat #HarrietIsland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481243/f6378c95-322e-48ad-8fbb-1f96a7b3ebea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful park where you can take a boat ride up and down the Mississippi River. #StPaul #MississippiRiver #riverboat #HarrietIsland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481243/f6378c95-322e-48ad-8fbb-1f96a7b3ebea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Overlook Beautiful city of St.Paul,MN](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481823/94055b49-7260-4065-9f5c-463d7aa0153e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West Side Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Minneapolis - St. Paul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis---St-Paul.dx178287) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The twisted maze of roller coaster track inside the massive Mall Of America unintentionally symbolizes the crazy American "buy an spend" zeitgeist.](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-South-Loop.d501836.Attraction) ![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) ![Target Field was the 3rd MLB stadium that I have visited. The weather was pretty cloudy, but it was a nice stadium nevertheless.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/8bf93923-8766-4e1a-b4fb-aa613f100f1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Target Field Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Target-Field-Downtown-Minneapolis.d6129247.Attraction) ![Nickelodeon Universe showing rides as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092467/9f022a23-b3bf-41f1-ba5d-796e49f06eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nickelodeon Universe Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nickelodeon-Universe-South-Loop.d6092467.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 acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Minnesota-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d501849.Attraction) ![Mississippi River with Minneapolis beyond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501811/4d8fd0e0-4636-4762-ade7-12b4532d6b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneapolis Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Minneapolis Convention Center during your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-Convention-Center-Downtown-Minneapolis.d501811.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 £21 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-at-mall-of-america.a252427.activity-details) ![Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5053436/4872b748-33e4-4880-8c86-5cae68b71889.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass £43 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mall-of-america-nickelodeon-universe-unlimited-ride-pass.a5053436.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 £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/narrated-scenic-tour-on-the-minneapolis-trolley.a48553071.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) ![Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4121025/3bc92bac-63f9-4863-8977-950720610341.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) ![Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47322594/72d99170-fc8d-4840-8f90-fa1ffbe68245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mighty-mississippi-self-guided-minneapolis-riverside-tour.a47322594.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 West Side ![Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6851/499121b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America 1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £73 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 7.4/10 Good! (2,334 reviews) Overall we a had a very nice stay here. Pool was definitely a hit with the kids. Would stay again. House keeping said they come every 3 days, but didn't come during our 5 night stay, but no big deal. Location is perfect when going to and from the Mall and Nickelodeon. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6851&PinnedHotelID=6851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481243) ![Radisson Blu Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5679900/5679898/0fe13c3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £158 20 Feb - 21 Feb 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! (2,844 reviews) Hands down best experience ever! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=5679898&PinnedHotelID=5679898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481243) ![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 £89 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,155 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=12786116&PinnedHotelID=12786116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481243) ![Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83520000/83513900/83513898/443608d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport 2301 E Old Shakopee Rd Bloomington MN £93 23 Feb - 24 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews) The staff was great! Clean and comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful. Big variety, clean and something for everyone. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=83513898&PinnedHotelID=83513898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481243) ![The Saint Paul Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19645/8b7f1432_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market St St. Paul MN Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,886 reviews) Great clean historic hotel. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=19645&PinnedHotelID=19645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481243) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=19645&PinnedHotelID=19645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481243) ![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 £82 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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! (3,060 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=565006&PinnedHotelID=565006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481243) [See all 2,111 properties in West Side](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976481243) 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 West Side hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481243&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around West Side ![Science Museum of Minnesota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501821/e4e3f4b2-a15e-4d83-94ed-1ebaf508b656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown St. Paul 4/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Downtown-St-Paul.dx6060020) ![The house is a museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501815/09cfa751-2e82-4605-b6f9-3325ce010253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwestern Precinct If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Minnesota Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Northwestern-Precinct.dx553248635976477107) ![Science Museum of Minnesota showing street scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501821/0846eb16-b385-4935-b508-b50bd87c63f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Seventh If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-West-Seventh.dx553248635976473710) ![The Weisman Art Museum on the U of M campus, overlooking the Mississippi River. Designed by Frank Gehry. www.bradleyhanson.com](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) ![Minneapolis Institute Of Arts is a huge, world class museum. Highly recommended. Regular exhibits plus features rotating exhibits: currently the largest collection of Rembrandts in the US. www.bradleyhanson.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/7a697b03-6172-40c3-81c7-6f13112e7085.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Powderhorn If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Powderhorn Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Powderhorn.dx553248635976384197) ![Beautiful waterfall in the city limits of Minneapolis. Continue down the trail to walk along the banks of the Mississippi River.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/c2c2700f-5000-4429-b232-03ffcbb59cb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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