West Side Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Stay near popular West Side 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 West Side
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Room had cereal on floor and a spoon with pb there was no hand soap to wash hands I asked for towels at the pool area was there a hour never got any we went for breakfast came back up and the door was open part way … also the signs to give you directions was wrong we kept getting lost even the pizza ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
"Clean room. Didn’t like the parking fee"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"If you have a kid it's ok and they will love it. Otherwise forget it."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
"No free breakfast but it was clean."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"The red chairs and the nest hanging chairs are looking a little rough. The staff was helpful and the lounge was great."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Awful breakfast. We didn’t even eat it the 2nd day. Location was great!"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 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.
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 Fitzgerald Theater.
