Downtown Rochester Travel Guide

Rochester

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Stay near popular Downtown Rochester attractions

Mayo Civic Center

9.2/10 (818 reviews)
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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Things to do

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Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

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Top hotels in Downtown Rochester

Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is £118 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£118
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,412 reviews)
"We have stayed here many many times as the location is perfect. However, parking at the Kahler parking garage is getting very expensive. It’s the only game closest to the hotel and clinic. The room was clean but the toilet didn’t flush, the little fridge was noisy and didn’t cool, the shower control ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is £116 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
£116
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,710 reviews)
"The room and bathroom needs a bit of remodeling, but in general it was big and spacious. The cleaning staff was very helpful. The included breakfast is very complete, but in long stays it might become a bit tedious to eat the same style of eggs everyday. The Chinese restaurant in the lobby was excelent ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
110 Civic Center Drive NW Rochester MN
The price is £96 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
£96
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Stay was as usual. The property has been sold to new owners, resulting in some changes. 1) They now charge for parking- $20 per night. It didn’t get charged earlier. But they now restrict access to parking via room keys so hopefully vehicles are safer. 2) Saw an upgrade in breakfast- it was visibly ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Brentwood Inn & Suites

Brentwood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
123 Fourth Ave. NW Rochester MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £103 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£103
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
220 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is £84 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
£84
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
10 East Center Street Rochester MN
The price is £145 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
£145
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
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Where to stay in Downtown Rochester

Find the best Downtown Rochester areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kutzky Park

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Cascade Lake Beach.

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Historic Southwest

While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.

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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Mayo Civic Center and Olmsted County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Rochester Travel Guide

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